If you or someone you know is homeless, you may not realize that there is a health care center specifically for the homeless. These facilities provide basic primary care, including preventative care for medical issues like high blood pressure, developmental delays, emotional disability, and long-term care. Depending on the needs of your community, you may be able to find the right care at a health care center for the homeless. Here are some of these programs in action.

Community First Health Centers Homeless Health Care Program

The Community First Health Centers Homeless Wellness Program is a comprehensive approach to the health care needs of the homeless. The program offers behavioral and medical assessments, transportation, and mental health services. Its services include primary care, dental, and vision care, as well as access to WIC and language translation services.

Approximately half of the homeless people served by Community First’s program are women. … Read more