Stabilize

• We operate on-site clinics in City-funded congregate and non-congregate shelters and drop-in centers.
• We provide emergency and urgent care on-site then triage to the appropriate level of care (e.g., ER, urgent care, primary care).
• We support clients to meet their health goals during their stays in shelter.
• We connect clients to ongoing primary care and behavioral health services.
• We connect eligible clients to palliative care (medical care for people living with serious illnesses).

Types of care

• On-site testing for infectious diseases (e.g., COVID, TB, HIV, Hep C, STIs/STDs)
• Chronic disease management
• Wound care
• Medication management
• Immunizations
• Harm reduction (engaging directly with people who use substances to prevent overdoses)
• Support with Medication Assisted Treatment for patients with substance use disorders

Transition

• We prepare clients to transition out of shelter into permanent supportive housing or other appropriate arrangements.
• We help clients get set up with wrap-around services that will follow them into their next living situation.
• We assist with advocacy toward higher levels of care (e.g., Medical Respite, Board and Care, Residential Care)
• We meet clients where they are at with substance use disorders and link them to next steps, whether that is treatment or safer use.