The HCH Project provides health and support services to people experiencing homelessness throughout Santa Barbara county. Access to health care is provided through coordinated outreach integrated with an elaborate and effective clinic system..

Services

The system of care has three satellite clinics located within homeless shelters, five Public Health Department Health Care Centers, and one contracted dental center that collaborate to serve all areas of the County. The field service team consists of Public Health Nurses (PHNs) stationed in thirteen+ homeless shelters, transitional living centers, and permanent supportive housing. The nurses provide triage care and make referrals to the Health Care Centers and shelter-based clinics for those needing additional care.

Linkages

County-wide Coalitions, Good Samaritan, PATH, Rescue Mission shelters, Salvation Army, Transition House Family Shelter, Bridge House, Hedges House.

Statistics

Estimated homeless population: 1,897 (2019)

Patients served: 1,809 (2013)

Subcontractors

PATH Santa Barbara

816 Cacique Street Santa Barbara, CA 93121

Contact:

Imelda Loza 805-884-8481

Phone:

805-884-0173

Fax:

805-965-3871

Website:

Santa Barbara/ Central Coast

Easy Lift

53 Cass Place, Suite D Goleta, CA 93117

Contact:

Ernesto Paredes

Phone:

(805) 681-1410

Fax:

(805) 681-1184

Good Samaritan Services, Inc.

731 South Lincoln Ave. Santa Maria, CA 93458

Contact:

Sylvia Barnard

Phone:

805-346-8185

Fax:

805-346-8656

Email:

goodsam@goodsamshelter.net

Eastside Family Dental Clinic

923 N. Milpas St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Contact:

Susan Casort

Phone:

(805) 884-1998

Fax:

(805) 884-1875