COVID-19 and People Experiencing Homelessness Resources and Guidance ; Our COVID-19 CommitmentPeople experiencing homelessness are particularly vulnerable in the COVID-19 pandemic, and the NHCHC is creating resources and collecting guidance to help meet their needs during this evolving crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic is evolving quickly, and new resources are emerging daily. This regularly updated page features key guidance and resources from the NHCHC, our partners, federal agencies, and frontline providers from the Health Care for the Homeless community. Resources are listed by topic. Can’t find what you’re looking for, have something to share with us, or need technical assistance? Contact Technical Assistance Manager Michael Durham. For press inquiries, contact Terri Woodmore, Communications Manager. Click here to read Council COVID-19 Flash Blast, a bi-weekly synopsis of key issues specific to the HCH community, policy developments, resources, and reading lists on the topic of COVID-19. Most Recent Council Resources & Guidance View our upcoming discussions with providers and experts leading COVID-19 response efforts and browse our archived webinars. COVID Testing in Shelters Antigen Testing in Congregate Shelters: Process Outline and Implementation Playbook COVID-19 Data & HCH COVID-19 Data Dashboard: Comparative Data for Health Care for the Homeless Vaccines for Patients and Staff COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Vaccines for Patients and Staff CDC COVID Dashboard Universal COVID-19 Testing at Homeless Service Sites Federal, National, and Local Guidance Blank General Information on COVID-19 and Homeless Populations Guidance from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council Issue Brief #7: COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Further Illustrating the Benefits of ‘Medicare-for-All’ Webinar: COVID-19 Coffee Chat: Continuity of Care for Residents in Permanent Supportive Housing (May 12, 2020) COVID-19 Data Dashboard: Health Care for the Homeless Comparative Data Issue Brief #2: COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Needed Actions from Public Health and Emergency Response Systems Issue Brief #1: COVID & the HCH Community: Needed Policy Responses for a High-Risk Group Things to Do During the COVID-19 Crisis If You Have Diabetes Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Providers Our COVID-19 Blog: Insights from the Field Shareable Infographics COVID-19 Videos and Webinars Guidance from Federal Agencies Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Coronavirus Disease 2019: landing page with key information and updates CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary CDC: Interim Guidance for Homeless Service Providers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19 CDC: FAQ on Homelessness CDC: Information on People Experiencing Homelessness CDC: About Coronavirus Disease 2019: symptoms, prevention, and treatment CDC: Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations CDC: Interim Guidance for Homeless Service Providers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) CDC: Youth Experiencing Homelessness CDC: Checklist for Homeless Service Providers During Community Re-opening Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): General Information and Resources HUD: New Integrated Approaches to Minimize the COVID-19 Risk and Address Rehousing Needs HUD: Preventing and Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease for People Experiencing Homelessness HUD: Infectious Disease Preparedness Webinar with HUD, CDC, NHCHC, and Seattle-King County HUD: Infectious Disease Toolkit for CoCs Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions HRSA: Emergency Preparedness and Recovery Resources for Health Centers webpage Department of Health and Human Services: Coronavirus Resources (Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response) Guidance from National Organizations COVID-19 Resource Guide (Homebase) Corporation for Supportive Housing: Resources for care coordination and supportive housing Beyond the Food Pantry: COVID-19 Response for Students Who are Homeless or With Experience in Foster Care (SchoolHouse Connection) Guidance from Local Programs Webinar: COVID-19 Coffee Chat: Clinical Pandemic Response for People Without Homes—Insights from Seattle & King County (March 27, 2020) Our Washington colleagues at Seattle-King County’s Health Care for the Homeless network are at the epicenter of the US outbreak and are rapidly and continuously producing guidance for service providers. Follow their webpage closely for regularly updated resources, such as a COVID-19 Preparedness Planning Guide, Interim Guidance on COVID-19 for Homeless Service Providers, Response Assessments, Sanitation and Hygiene Guides, and more. Interim Guidance: Preventing Spread of COVID-19 among Persons Experiencing Homelessness (San Francisco Department of Public Health, CA) Coronavirus FAQ (Valley Homeless Healthcare Program of Santa Clara County, CA) Health Care for the Homeless COVID-related guidance (Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless, Alameda County, CA) COVID-19 and Homelessness Resource Guide (Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, Hartford, CA) Coronavirus FAQ (Valley Homeless Healthcare Program of Santa Clara County, CA) Related guidance and other documents (Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority) All COVID-related policies: scroll down for homeless- and health-related guidance (Western New York Law Center, New York) COVID-19 Guidance from Hawaii (State of Hawaii) Shelters, Medical Respite Care, Alternate Care Sites, and I&Q Facilities Guidance from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council Issue Brief: COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Six Crises Leading into Winter 2020 (December 2020) Infographic: COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Six Crises Leading into Winter 2020 (December 2020) Webinar: Winter is Coming: Cold Weather & Disasters (November 13, 2020) Webinar: Winter is Coming: Flu & COVID-19 (November 6, 2020) Webinar: COVID-19 Coffee Chat: The Role of Medical Respite Care in COVID-19 Response (April 10, 2020) COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Medical Respite Care & Alternative Care Sites Reducing Harm for People Using Drugs & Alcohol During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Guide for ACS Programs COVID & the HCH Community: Needed Policy Responses for a High-Risk Group Federal Agencies VA: A Clinical Resource Guide for Community Care Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic HUD: Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 by Watching for These Possible Symptoms / Spanish Version HUD: Cleaning Activities: You Know You’re Ready When You Have / Spanish Version HUD: Facility Layout: You Know You’re Ready When You Have / Spanish Version HUD: What to Do in a Shelter When Someone Shows COVID-19 Symptoms / Spanish Version HUD: Staff Capacity: Considerations for Scaling Up HUD: COVID-19 Homeless System Response: Winter Planning Resources HUD: Mitigating the Spread: Washington DC Shelter Profile HUD: Homeless System Response: Supporting Individuals Exiting Isolation or Quarantine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Guidance for Alternate Care Sites and Isolation Sites Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): COVID-19: Shelter Management During an Infectious Disease Outbreak (also en Español) HUD: Preventing and Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease within Shelters HUD: Non-Congregate Approaches to Sheltering for COVID-19 Homeless Response National Organizations Community Solutions and the National Law Center on on Homelessness & Poverty: Guidance on Leasing of Hotels by Governmental Entities for Use as Temporary Shelters for Quarantining of Homeless Persons During the COVID-19 Pandemic American Hotel & Lodging Association: Hotel-Hospital COVID-19 Response Playbook Local Programs Chicago Homelessness and Health Response Group for Equity: COVID-19 Response Report Webinar: COVID-19 Coffee Chat: Structuring I/Q Sites for People Experiencing Homelessness: Examples and Guidance from Alameda County’s Project Roomkey (May 5, 2020) Coronavirus guidance for congregate living facilities (Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, CA) Edward Thomas House Medical Respite COVID-19 (C-19) Protocol (Seattle & King County, WA) Edward Thomas House: Medical Respite Webinar and Resources (Seattle & King County, WA) COVID-19 Respite Facility for People Experiencing Homelessness (City of New Haven, CT) Guidance: Referring Persons Experiencing Homelessness with COVID-19 Symptoms But Not Yet Diagnosed with COVID-19 Disease to Isolation in Individual Hotel Rooms (Heartland Alliance Health in Chicago, IL) Operation Comfort: Alameda County Emergency Hotel Shelter Handbook (Alameda County, CA) Columbus, OH: Guidelines for establishing hotel/motels as isolation, quarantine, respite or emergency shelters (Coalition on Homeless and Housing in Ohio) Guidance to Shelter Providers and Other Community Partners in Operating Under COVID-19 Requirements (Monroe County Shelter Bed Task Group, Monroe County, NY) Unsheltered, Encampments, Outreach Guidance from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council Webinar: COVID-19 Coffee Chat: Organizing Showers & Hygiene Access for People Living Outside (October 9, 2020) Webinar: COVID-19 Coffee Chat: Addressing the Pandemic in Rural Communities (May 15, 2020) Webinar: COVID-19 Coffee Chat: Reaching Unsheltered People (April 3, 2020) Quick Information: Responding to COVID-19 Among People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness Guidance from Federal Agencies HUD: COVID-19 Homeless System Response: Winter Planning Resources HUD: Protecting Health and Well-being of People in Encampments During an Infectious Disease Outbreak Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Preventing and Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease within Encampments CDC: COVID-19: Essential Services for Encampments During an Infectious Disease Outbreak CDC: Interim Guidance for Responding to COVID-19 among People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness CDC: Interim Guidance on Unsheltered Homelessness and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for Homeless Service Providers and Local Officials Guidance from National Organizations Request technical assistance on organizing mobile showers and hygiene access from LavaMaeˣ Street Medicine Institute: Street Medicine Practice During the COVID-19 Epidemic Guidance from Local Programs Pandemic Handbook for Outreach Workers Visiting Encampments (Neighborhood Health, Nashville, TN) Interim Guidance for Safe Sleeping Villages to Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 (San Francisco Department of Public Health, San Francisco, CA) Interim Guidance for Safe Sleeping for Unsheltered Persons Experiencing Homelessness to Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 (San Francisco Department of Public Health, San Francisco, CA) Testing, Screening, and PPE Guidance from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council Webinar: Testing for COVID-19 in Homeless Shelters & Encampments: Discussing CDC’s New Health Department Guidance & NHCHC’s Newest Issue Brief (July 10, 2020) Issue Brief #6: COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Strategies for Proactive Universal Testing Issue Brief #4: COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Comprehensive Testing & Services For People Experiencing Homelessness Quick Information: How to Use Personal Protective Equipment: A Quick Reference Guide for Frontline Clinical Providers Webinar: COVID-19 Coffee Chat: Testing for COVID-19 in Homeless Shelters (May 4, 2020) Guidance from Federal Agencies CDC: Interim Considerations for Health Departments for SARS-CoV-2 Testing in Homeless Shelters and Encampments U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Report to Congress: COVID-19 Strategic Testing Plan Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Screening Clients for Respiratory Infection Symptoms at Entry to Homeless Shelters Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): COVID-19: How to Screen Clients Upon Entry to Shelter or Opportunity Centers CDC: Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation (PUI) CDC: PPE: Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings CDC: Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of PPE CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: COVID-19 Outbreak Among Three Affiliated Homeless Service Sites — King County, Washington, 2020 CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Prevalence in Homeless Shelters — Four U.S. Cities, March 27–April 15, 2020 Guidance from National Organizations Jacksonville Case Study: COVID-19 Testing Pilot (Community Solutions) The DIY Face Shield Project: Improvising PPE Guidance from Local Programs Antigen Testing in Congregate Shelters: Process Outline and Implementation Playbook (California Department of Public Health) Positive COVID-19 Test Result Workflow (Houston) Workflow for individual screening, testing, and isolation (Greensboro, NC) COVID-19 Congregate Homeless Shelter Response (Baltimore City, MD) Universal COVID-19 Testing for People Experiencing Homelessness (Mercy Care, Atlanta, GA) COVID Homeless Screener with Temperature and Screening Supply List (Heartland Alliance Health) Patient attestation forms: English and Spanish (Boston Public Health Commission, Boston, MA) Guidance: Referring Persons Experiencing Homelessness with COVID-19 Positive Test Results (Heartland Alliance Health, Chicago, IL) Guidance on the Discharge of High-Risk COVID-19 Persons Under Investigation (PUI) or Confirmed Cases (Chicago Department of Public Health, Chicago, IL) COVID-19 Client Triage Tool: Atlanta CoC Example (Atlanta, GA) Health Screening Tool (RI) Academic Research Homeless shelter characteristics and prevalence of SARS-CoV-2. (Karb R, et al., West J Emerg Med. 2020; 21(5): 1048-1053.) Risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection in homeless shelters in Chicago, IL – March – May 2020. (Ghinai I, et al., Open-Forum Infectious Diseases. Oct 12, 2020: e1-e8.) Shelter characteristics, infection prevention practices, and universal testing for SARS-CoV-2 at homeless shelters in 7 US urban areas. (Self JL, et al., Am J Public Health. Mar 18, 2021:e1–e6.) Characteristics of COVID-19 in Homeless Shelters: A Community-Based Surveillance Study (September 2020, Rogers, et al., Annals of Internal Medicine) COVID-19 Outbreak at a Large Homeless Shelter in Boston: Implications for Universal Testing (Research by Travis P. Baggett, Harrison Keyes, Nora Sporn, and Jessie M. Gaeta) Vaccines Guidance from Federal Agencies Vaccine Distribution & Survivor Safety Considerations for Homeless Service Providers (HUD) CoC Analysis Tool: Race and Ethnicity (HUD) Racially Equitable Responses to COVID-19 (HUD) COVID-19 Homeless System Response Staff Orientation to Racial Equity (HUD) COVID-19 Homeless System Response Racial Trauma and Trauma Informed Services (HUD) COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution: HUD Message HUD (Updated) The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ Interim Recommendations for Use of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine – United States, February 2021 (CDC MMWR) Ensuring Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution (HRSA) Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) (CDC) National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Page (CDC) Common Side Effects of the COVID-19 Vaccine Flyer (HUD) Addressing Your Concerns About the COVID-19 Vaccine Flyer (HUD) HUD Recommendations for CoCs Preparing for Vaccine Rollout Flyer (HUD) Transit Considerations: Bringing Clients to a COVID-19 Vaccination Event (HUD) COVID-19 Vaccination Data: HMIS and IIS Alignment (HUD) Data Collection Options for COVID-19 Vaccines (HUD) COVID-19 Vaccination Intent, Perceptions, and Reasons for Not Vaccinating Among Groups Prioritized for Early Vaccination – United States, September and December 2020 (CDC) Addressing Your Concerns about the Vaccine (HUD) The Time is Now! Talking with People Experiencing Homelessness about the COVID-19 Vaccine (HUD) COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Considerations for Special Populations (HUD) Utilizing Incentives to Increase Vaccine Adherence (HUD) Interim Guidance for Health Departments: COVID-19 Vaccination Implementation for People Experiencing Homelessness (CDC) Preparing Staff for the COVID-19 Vaccination: Communication and Confidence Checklist (HUD) Preparing Staff for the COVID-19 Vaccine: Meeting Template (HUD) COVID-19 Vaccination Conversation Tips for Homeless Service Providers (HUD) COVID-19 Vaccination for People Experiencing Homelessness (CDC) Q&A from Vaccination for People Experiencing Homelessness Webinar (CDC) Why Get Vaccinated Flyer (HUD) How to Build Staff Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines (HUD) Vaccine Ambassador Program and Job Description (HUD) Questions to Assist CoCs and Public Health Authorities to Plan and Prepare for Vaccine Distribution (HUD) Vaccine Planning and Distribution: Roles and Responsibilities for Homeless Service Providers (HUD) COVID-19 Vaccination for People Experiencing Homelessness: Frequently Asked Questions (CDC) Sub-prioritization of Healthcare Personnel for COVID-19 vaccination (CDC) Vaccination Communication Toolkit For Medical Centers, Clinics, and Clinicians (CDC) Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination (CDC) How CDC Is Making COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations (CDC) 8 Things to Know about Vaccine Planning (CDC) COVID-19 Vaccine Homepage (FDA) Guidance from National Organizations Language That Works to Improve Vaccine Acceptance (Health Leads) KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor (Kaiser Family Foundation) Memo to the Field: COVID-19 and Frontline Employees (NHLC & NAEH) Memo to the Field: COVID-19 and Consumers (NHLC & NAEH) COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Debunked (Mayo Clinic) Assessment of a Hotel-Based COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Strategy for Persons Experiencing Homelessness (JAMA Network) COVID-19 Risk Tool Calculator (Johns Hopkins & University of Maryland Research Team) COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ (American Academy of Family Physicians) Guidance from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council Infographic: COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine FAQ Issue Brief: COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Consumer Perspectives of the COVID-19 Vaccine NHCHC Poverty Policy Podcast: Episode 13: Vaccines Webinar: COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Vaccines for Patients and Staff Issue Brief: COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Vaccines for Patients and Staff Guidance from Local Programs COVID-19 Vaccine Event Flyer (Circle the City) Lesson Learned: Planning & Implementing a Vaccine Strategy For People Experiencing Homelessness (State of California – Vaccinate all 58) Preparing to Vaccinate People Experiencing Homelessness Who are Unsheltered (State of California – Vaccinate all 58) COVID-19 Vaccine Facts Poster in English and Spanish (Colorado Coalition for the Homeless) COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Facts Pocket Guide (Colorado Coalition for the Homeless) COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Facts Pocket Guide – Spanish (Colorado Coalition for the Homeless) J&J Facts Pocket Guide (Colorado Coalition for the Homeless) J&J Facts Pocket Guide – Spanish (Colorado Coalition for the Homeless) Benioff Community Health Outreach Worker Model: Considerations for Vaccine Ambassador Programs (UCSF) Minnesota Guidance for Allocating and Prioritizing COVID-19 Vaccine – Phase 1a (MN Department of Health) Denver Joint Task Force Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccination in People Experiencing Homelessness (Colorado Coalition for the Homeless) Get the Facts on the COVID-19 Vaccination (Hennepin County – Health Care for the Homeless) mRNA Vaccine Facts – 4-sided Wallet Card (Colorado Coalition for the Homeless) Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines (Houston Healthcare for the Homeless) Vaccine Preparation Checklist (State of California – Vaccinate all 58) Guidelines for conversations with shelter staff and guests (Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program) Moderna Severe Symptom data and Work guidelines (Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program) Vaccine Preparation at Congregate Shelters Assessment (Boston Health Care for the Homeless Programs) DRAFT Vaccine Prioritization at CCH (Colorado Coalition for the Homeless) COVID Vaccine Myth/Fact Messaging Flyer (BHCHP) Staff Training on Vaccines and Equity (Minneapolis, MN) Homeless Health Care Providers and the COVID-19 Vaccine (Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless) Telemedicine Guidance from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council Things to Do for a Virtual Visit: Tips for Clients (February 2021) COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Ensuring Access to Care Through State Medicaid Telehealth Policies (November 2020) Building the Plane While Flying It: Health Care for the Homeless, Telehealth and COVID-19, Part II (September 2020) Building the Plane While Flying It: Case Studies on COVID-19, Telehealth, and Health Care for the Homeless Centers (August 2020) Webinar: COVID-19 Coffee Chat: Using Telehealth Services for Patient Care (May 2020) Guidance from Federal Agencies Addressing the Behavioral Health Needs of Unsheltered and Vulnerable Populations During the Pandemic – Part I (HRSA) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA): Buprenorphine and Telemedicine COVID-19 Guidance Federal Communications Commission: COVID-19 Telehealth Program Guidance from National Organizations Launching a Toolkit for Safety Net Clinics Implementing Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic (The Commonwealth Fund) General Telehealth Resources (National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers) COVID-19 Telehealth Coverage Policies (Center for Connected Health Policy) COVID-19 Telehealth Resources (Northeast Telehealth Resource Center) Telehealth Resources for COVID-19 Toolkit (Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center) Behavioral Health/Harm Reduction Guidance from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council Webinar: COVID-19 Coffee Chat: Avoiding Civil Detention: Responding to Clients Who Violate Isolation Orders (April 24, 2020) Webinar: COVID-19 Coffee Chat: Supporting Clients’ Mental Health During Isolation and Quarantine (April 17, 2020) Reducing Harm for People Using Drugs & Alcohol During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Guide for ACS Programs Harm Reduction: Preparing People for Change: An Online Course of with the National Alliance to End Homelessness’s COVID-19 Online Learning Series Guidance from Federal Agencies Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA): Updated FAQs for Opioid Use Disorder Prescribing and Dispensing in the COVID-19 Emergency SAMHSA: Buprenorphine and Telemedicine COVID-19 Guidance Guidance from National Organizations Vital Strategies and Harm Reduction Coalition: COVID-19, Stimulant Use, and Harm Reduction Harm Reduction Coalition: Guidance for People Who Use Drugs and Harm Reduction Programs Yale Program in Addiction Medicine: COVID-19 Guidance for Clinicians & Opioid Treatment Programs American Medical Association: COVID-19 policy recommendations for OUD, Pain, Harm Reduction NASTAD: COVID-19 Updates and Resources NASTAD: Health Department Responses to COVID-19: Webinar: Supporting SSPS and Harm Reduction Programs Guidance from Local Programs San Francisco AIDS Foundation: COVID-19 and Harm Reduction: Information for People Who Use Drugs and Syringe Service and other Harm Reduction Providers (San Francisco, CA) SF United in Crisis: A Medically Indicated Plan to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 Among Unhoused People (San Francisco, CA) Equity Better For It – COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit (American Lung Association, partnering with The Center for Black Health & Equity) Black Coalition (Black Coalition Against Covid) Webinar: Winter is Coming: Evictions & Social Upheaval (NHCHC) Systemic Racism & Health Care, COVID & Treatment (NIHCM Foundation) What We Heard about COVID-19, Homelessness, and Services from People with Lived Experience (National Innovation Services) On the Frontlines: Nonprofits Led by People of Color Confront COVID-19 and Structural Racism (Building Movement Project) Staff Orientation to Racial Equity (HUD) Creating a Cultural Equity Plan: Organizational Policies and Procedures (HUD) Equity Capacity Building: Hiring, Supervision, Training (HUD) Racial Trauma and Trauma-Informed Services (HUD) Integrating Equity in the Time of COVID-19 (Homebase) Race, Homelessness, and COVID-19: Guidance for Homeless Services Providers (Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio) COVID-19 Racial Equity Resource Guide (Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority) COVID-19 Homeless System Response: Prevention to Promote Equity (HUD) Policing, Incarceration, & COVID-19 from the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty Compounding Oppression: Antiracism in COVID-19 Response Racial Justice During Crises: COVID will show you whether it’s a priority by Michael Durham, National Health Care for the Homeless Council Race, Homelessness, and COVID-19 from the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty CSH blog by Pascale Leon An Equitable Systems Transformation Framework for COVID-19 from National Innovation Services COVID-19 – Racial Equity & Social Justice Resources from Racial Equity Tools Central City Concern internal guidance Oregon health authority recommendations An Invitation to Center Race in Government Responses to COVID-19 by Living Cities CDC Statement on Reducing Stigma Strategies for racial equity in COVID-19 response Equity Tool (Corporation for Supportive Housing) Centering Equity in Health & Housing Partnerships in Times of Crisis & Beyond (CSH) Crises as Catalyst: A Call for Race Equity & Inclusive Leadership (ProInspire) Equity at the Intersection of Race and Housing (Public Health Newswire) Consumer Resources Guidance from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council Patient Virtual Visit Tip Sheet How to Wear and Care for your Cloth Face Covering Things to Do During the COVID-19 Crisis If You Have Diabetes Cover Your Cough Flyer (English) Cover Your Cough Flyer (Spanish) Did You Wash Your Hands Flyer Guidance from Federal Agencies People Experiencing Homelessness: numerous information flyers aimed at consumers (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Information for people experiencing homelessness (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Guidance from National Organizations FAQ from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) COVID-19 Guidance for People Who Use Substances (Yale Program in Addiction Medicine) COVID-19 Guidance for People Engaged in Substance Use Treatment (Yale Program in Addiction Medicine) Guidance from Local Programs Information for people who are homeless and use drugs (courtesy of the Homeless Youth Alliance in San Francisco) “How do you wash your hands when…?” (from Western Regional Advocacy Project) Public Health, Seattle & King County: Protecting Yourself and Others on the Bus (Seattle, WA) Public Health, Seattle & King County: COVID-19 Health Warning for People Living Homeless (Seattle, WA) Public Health, Seattle & King County: Special Guidance: Wearing Cloth Face Coverings (Seattle, WA) Public Health, Seattle & King County: Special Guidance: Staying Safe When in Line for Food/Shelter (Seattle, WA) Policy & Advocacy View our COVID-19 Policy & Advocacy resources. Self-Care Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook from the Wellness Society Mindfulness in the Time of Crisis podcast from C4 Innovations Other Guidance & Research Guidance from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council NHCHC: National HCH Council Emergency Preparedness Resources Pandemic Influenza Guidance for Homeless Shelters & Homeless Service Providers (2009) | The National Health Care for the Homeless Council developed this practical manual for homeless shelters and other service providers as they plan for and respond to the special needs of people without homes during the influenza season. Different facilities will need to tailor the guidance to meet the specific needs of their staff and the people they serve. The manual consolidates a number of materials developed by credible authorities. Influenza chapter from The Health Care of Homeless Persons Guidance from Federal Agencies CDC MMWR: COVID-19 Outbreak Among Three Affiliated Homeless Service Sites – King County, Washington, 2020 CDC MMWR: Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Prevalence in Homeless Shelters — Four U.S. Cities, March 27–April 15, 2020 HHS/ASPE: Individuals Experiencing Homelessness are Likely to have Medical Conditions Associated with Severe Illness from COVID-19 HUD: Homeless System Response: Changes to Coordinated Entry Prioritization to Support and Respond to COVID-19 HUD: HUD Issues Availability of Regulatory Waivers for CoC, ESG, and HOPWA Programs to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts HRSA: Emergency Preparedness and Recovery Resources for Health Centers CDC: Emerging Infectious Diseases CDC: Pandemic Influenza Plan Template for Primary Care Provider Offices Academic Research Elevated mortality among people experiencing homelessness with COVID-19 (Leifheit, et al., 2021) Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Residents of a Large Homeless Shelter in Boston (letter published in JAMA Network) Infectious disease exposures and contact tracing in homeless shelters (Hwang et al., 2008) Pandemic Planning in Homeless Shelters: A pilot study of a COVID-19 testing and support program to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks in congregate settings (Bodkin et al., 2020) Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak in a San Francisco Homeless Shelter (Imbert et al., 2020) Comparison of four COVID-19 screening strategies to facilitate early case identification within the homeless shelter population: A structured summary of a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial (O’Shea et al., 2020) Homeless Shelter Characteristics and Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 (Karb et al., 2020) Elevated mortality among people experiencing homelessness with COVID-19 (medRxiv) Assessment of a Hotel-Based COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Strategy for Persons Experiencing Homelessness (JAMA Network) Clinical Outcomes, Costs, and Cost-effectiveness of Strategies for Adults Experiencing Sheltered Homelessness During the COVID-19 Pandemic (research by Travis Baggett, Justine Scott, and Mylinh Le published in JAMA Network Open) Phylogenetic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 in Boston highlights the impact of superspreading events (Science, Dec. 2020) Expiring Eviction Moratoriums and COVID-19 Incidence and Mortality (Leifheit et al., 2020) Epidemiology of COVID-19 among People Experiencing Homelessness: Early Evidence from Boston (Research by Travis P. Baggett, Elizabeth Lewis, and Jessie M. Gaeta) Estimated Emergency and Observational/Quarantine Capacity Need for the US Homeless Population Related to COVID-19 Exposure by County; Projected Hospitalizations, Intensive Care Units and Mortality (Culhane et al., 2020) Community-level COVID-19 Homelessness Planning & Response Dashboard (Dashboard based on research report) Leung, C. et al. (2008). Homelessness and the Response to Emerging Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Lessons from SARS. Journal of Urban Health 85 (3): 402-410. Join the Council Make A Donation Get Assistance Contact Us Our Networks Respite Care Providers' NetworkNational Consumer Advisory BoardHCH Clinicians' Network Get Involved Join Our Organization Donate to Our Cause Subscribe to Receive our latest eNewsletter Success! 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