From Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This toolkit offers tools and guidance to facilitate the implementation of the evidence-based practice of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Download Research (PDF)
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This publication brings awareness to the intersection of oral and behavioral health among patients experiencing homelessness. We explore the prevelance and relationship between oral and behavioral health and the impacts they have on each other. The publication provides considerations for how mental health and oral health providers can work together to provide integrated whole person
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Webinar Slides(PDF) NHCHC COVID-19 Resources(LINK) Join the Clinicians’ Network(LINK) CN Facebook Group(LINK) As individuals grapple with stress, disruption, and uncertainty during isolation or quarantine for COVID-19, Health Care for the Homeless providers are working to support their clients’ mental health. Clinicians from the HCH Clinicians’ Network will share their experiences and tips during this
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This fact sheet was developed by the National Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Council as part of a series related to emerging issues in the HCH field. To determine areas of interest, the Council met with the HCH Clinician’s Network Steering Committee and together, prioritized those topics that the clinicians identified the need of
Webinar Slides(PDF) This webinar will discuss how two health care for the homeless projects have implemented integrated behavioral health and primary care models and what factors have contributed to their successes. HCHs are increasingly witnessing the benefits of health care delivery models that integrate behavioral health and primary care services. Because of high rates of
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Actions to take and general comments about life threatening adult mental health emergencies. Download Research (PDF)
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The February 2009 issue of Healing Hands addressed challenges of comorbid mental illness and substance-related disorders. Due to their prevalence, these co-occurring disorders present difficult treatment problems for Health Care for the Homeless providers. Clinicians across the United States responded that co-occurring medical issues also were integral to the care needs of their homeless clients.
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Comorbid mental illness and substance-related disorders—commonly known as co-occurring disorders (COD) or dual diagnosis—present difficult treatment problems. Clients with COD are extremely heterogeneous with respect to type and severity of illness, personal skills, and available care networks. Those who are homeless may be at increased risk for exacerbated illness due to limited treatment access and
