| Harris County Hospital District
Health Care for the Homeless
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Description of the Organization
Harris County Hospital District (HCHD) Health Care for the Homeless Program (HCHP) has a vision to maintain a leadership position in the provision of access to healthcare services for homeless individuals. Homeless individuals encounter monumental barriers as they attempt to access exisitng health services because of financial, cultural, psychosocial, and/or physical barriers. Using the mobile health program, the HCHD encourages and enables homeless individuals to access services that they so desperately need. Mission
The Health Care for the Homeless Program exists to improve the health status of the homeless individuals of Houston and Harris County by: - Encouraging and enabling access to new and existing health care, mental health, and substance abuse facilities.
- Enhancing communication and cooperation among agencies that serve homeless individuals.
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| Contact: | Marion Scott, MSN, RN |
| Address: | 2525 Holly Hall
Houston, TX 77054 |
| Phone: | 713-566-6515 |
| Fax: | 713-566-6519 |
| E-Mail: | [email protected] |
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| Languages Spoken : | English
Spanish
Uses AT&T; Translation Services For All Other Languages |
| Services: | Medical (Adult and Child) and Dental (Adults) |
| Lab Testing For: | No Lab Testing |
| Education About: | Health Promotion, Prevention, and Disease Management |
| Types of Medical Referrals: | As Needed |
| Patient Assistance: | |
| Staff: | Dental - Dentist, Dental Assistants, Dental Van Coordinator
Medical - Medical Director, Nurse Clinician, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Patient Care Tech, Outreach Worker |
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| Further Information About this Unit: |
| Area Served: | Harris County Only |
| Population Served: | Homeless |
| Age Group: | All Ages |
| Ethnicity: | Multi-Ethnic |
| Frequency of Service: | Varies |
| Estimated Clients served annually: | Approximately 2500 |
| Months Unit Operates: | Year Round |
| How long they have operated: | Six Years |
| Fee: | Sliding Fee Scale |
| Collaborates with others: | Yes |
