Healthcare for the Homeless:
The Healthcare for the Homeless program is a project designed to assist Homeless individuals locate shelter, housing, medical, dental & psychiatric services. This program is also designed to act as a resource and referral service, which works collaboratively with multiple-agencies to meet the demands that homeless individuals are faced with on a daily basis.
The Goal of the Healthcare for the Homeless Project is to improve health status and outcomes for homeless individuals by improving access to primary healthcare and substance abuse services to the Homeless.
Stepping Stone of San Diego, Inc. is one of many agencies contracted through Family Health Services of San Diego, formerly known as Logan Heights Family Health Center. Stepping Stone is a base location that offers Case Management Counseling services, bus tokens, toiletries and referrals. Stepping Stone has been a part of this project for 10 plus years. Stepping Stone continues to be a place where individuals know they can stop by for a cold glass of water, a bar of soap, even a bottle of shampoo and a comb; or just a place to be able to sit down and chat with someone in a safe, non-threatening place, out from under the hot beaming sun on a day where most people can not stand the sun for more than a couple of hours.
Below you will find an itemized list of basic services provided:
- Alcohol/Drug Treatment Screening and Assessment
- Case Management Screening to assess eligibility for Homeless Services
- Bus Tokens for scheduled appointments
- Referrals to Homeless Shelters/Transitional Housing
- Referrals to Medical, Dental, Vision and Psychiatric Services
- Information to Community Mobil Medical Units - Anonymous & Free
- Information to Free meals/Food lines
- Crisis Counseling/Case management
The list goes on and on… AND THE NEED IS GREAT!!!
For more information Contact Cece Swanson @ 619-295-3995 ext.125
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