This document summarizes what is known about the causes of rural homelessness and how the experiences of unstably housed people living in rural areas differ from their urban counterparts. In addition, it describes health problems often experienced by rural homeless clients, highlights strategies that homeless service providers are using to meet the challenges these clients […]
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See Part 4: Service Delivery Strategies; F: Outreach 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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This issue of Healing Hands examines obstacles to health care encountered by people who first experience homelessness in small communities and remote rural areas of the United States. The following articles briefly explain the causes of rural homelessness and how unstably housed people in rural areas differ from their urban counterparts. In addition, they highlight
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This issue of Healing Hands examines obstacles to health care encountered by people who first experience homelessness in small communities and remote rural areas of the United States. The following articles briefly explain the causes of rural homelessness and how unstably housed people in rural areas differ from their urban counterparts. In addition, they highlight
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Author: McMurray-Avila M – See Part IV, Service Delivery Strategies, Case Management Services Part IV discusses service delivery strategies based on the experience of existing HCH projects. This section describes specific elements necessary for provision of services in the following areas: medical care, substance abuse services, mental health services, case management, outreach, dental care, respite
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A Practical Guide (Second Edition 2001) | Marsha McMurray-Avila, National Health Care for the Homeless Council- Includes a chapter on cultural competency (pp. 268 – 273) Download Research (PDF)
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In this issue of Healing Hands, we examine the spiritual and psycho- logical roots of their ability to cope with stress while creating and maintaining hope for clients, colleagues and themselves. In the midst of year-end pressures, we conducted interviews with ten HCH clinicians, practicing in different regions of the United States, and representing a
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Integrated, interdisciplinary care is essential to address the multiple and complex health problems that are endemic to a significant por- tion of the homeless population. Navigating fragmented systems of care is often impossible for homeless people, particularly those who are ill. Federally funded Health Care for the Homeless projects were created to provide the coordinated,
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