The National Health Care for the Homeless Council’s Substance Use Guidelines are brief substance-specific guidelines intended for use by anyone who is a consumer of services or a service provider working with people experiencing homelessness and people who use drugs. The guidelines were developed with the help of national and community-based experts and made possible […]
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Introduction The National Health Care for the Homeless Council’s Substance Use Guidelines are brief substance-specific guidelines intended for use by anyone who is a consumer of services or a service provider working with people experiencing homelessness and people who use drugs. The guidelines were developed with the help of national and community-based experts and made
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This webinar presented by NHCHC and NCHPH will focus on the epidemiology of tobacco use behaviors, tobacco-related inequities, and culturally-relevant tobacco use interventions and ways to integrate them into practice. Please join us to learn from Maya Vijayaraghaven, MD, MAS Director of the UCSF Smoking Cessation Leadership Center
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People experiencing homelessness experience high rates of alcohol use disorder, estimated to be as high as 40%, and increased morbidity and mortality from alcohol use, as well as increased barriers to treatment including limited financial resources, limited insurance coverage, photo ID requirements, comorbid physical and mental health conditions, and stigma. The most accessible place for
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In an interactive workshop format, we propose to present our evaluation of the Flexible Housing Pool program of Chicago and Cook County (FHPCC). FHPCC expands the supply of permanent supportive housing (PSH) units and lowers eligibility barriers to PSH for high-risk individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the region. FHPCC’s innovative features comprise (1) a
Xylazine (“Tranq”) first appeared in the opioid drug supply over a decade ago, however, it has now infiltrated over 90% of the drug supply in one large city. This presentation will discuss how the increase in xylazine has impacted the health care concerns among people experiencing homeless (PEH) in several areas: pregnancy/prenatal care, wounds, and
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People experiencing homelessness (PEH) have increased rates of polysubstance use and more than 12x the risk of overdose mortality compared to the general population (Fine, 2022). Being homeless makes it difficult to meet basic biological needs, and shelters often utilize congregate living arrangements that can be challenging for people seeking recovery. The Housing First approach
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Co-sponsored by the National Harm Reduction Coalition and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, this full-day session will focus on harm reduction practices to support people experiencing homelessness who use drugs. Taught by expert faculty from both the harm reduction and health care for the homeless communities, the day will include practical strategies
