Homeless, Housing Challenged, and Residents of Public Housing
Living on the streets, in a shelter, or even in some else’s home makes it exceedingly difficult to manage chronic diseases, rest and recuperate from illnesses, avoid communicable diseases and escape the violence that often plagues this population. Housing is critical to sustained good health. Health centers serving these populations have developed many adaptations to help overcome the barriers created by homelessness, including:
- Working closely with housing and other service providers
- Treating patients out in the community
- Providing assertive case management
- Understanding trauma-informed care
- Integrating substance abuse and behavioral health services
FACHC can provide technical assistance related to serving this population.
Homeless, Housing Challenged, and Residents of Public Housing Resources
Homeless, Housing Challenged, and Residents of Public Housing Data
Homeless, Housing Challenged, and Residents of Public Housing Organizations
For more information, contact Erin Sologaistoa at [email protected]
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