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HOUSED BEDS: A Clinical Tool for Taking a History on an Unsheltered Homeless Patient

July 11, 2019

The unsheltered homeless population requires a specific set of history questions to better understand their reality and how any treatment plan will fit into the context of their lives. In order to reach a higher level of understanding, population-specific history questions are necessary to accurately assess their history, access to resources, and priorities. A specific […]

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Core Elements of Effective Street Outreach to People Experiencing Homelessness

May 24, 2019

Communities can use this list to assess their street outreach efforts at both the program- and system-level, and to identify opportunities to build upon and strengthen their systemic approach to ending homelessness, particularly unsheltered homelessness. Download Research (PDF)

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Overcoming Challenges in Street Medicine: Advanced Topics in Medical Outreach

May 22, 2019

Preconference Institute at the 2019 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference Download Research (PDF)

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Behavioral Health Integration

May 1, 2019

Preconference Institute at the National Health Care for the Homeless Conference. Download Research (PDF)

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Addressing Health Equity through Health and Housing Partnerships

May 1, 2019

This guide provides a background on health and housing disparities and explores how health and housing partnerships can work to address health inequity in their community. Download Research (Link)

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Martin V Boise: What Does it Mean for Communities?

September 1, 2018

This info-graphic from the Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty provides guidance for localities regarding the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Idaho that affirmed the state may not “criminalize conduct that is unavoidable consequence of being homeless- namely sitting, lying, or sleeping in the street” Download Research (PDF)

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Clinicians’ Coffee Chat: Encampments

July 25, 2018

Webinar Slides(PDF) Homeless encampments are stark reminders of the lack of affordable, permanent housing in our country. In this first webinar of a four-part “Clinicians’ Coffee Chat” series, participants will share questions, wisdom, and resources on providing care for people living in encampments. This webinar will engage attendees in an interactive discussion to foster peer

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Stopping the Revolving Door: How Health Centers Can Serve Justice-Involved Populations

July 1, 2018

This publication highlights the ways in which community health centers can help meet the health and social needs of individuals exiting correctional institutions. Download Research (PDF)

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