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Last Seen Profiles
What an honor to have Kassandra Frederique as our Keynote Speaker!
@Kassandra_Fred
#keynotespeaker
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"We are living in cruel times. In the richest country on the world homelessness is becoming normalized." Leilani Farha, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing gives the closing address at
#HCH2019
.
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Community Health Centers provide care to 1 million individuals experiencing homelessness each year. We are proud to partner with
@naehomelessness
to feature a story from
@hchomeless
that demonstrates the critical need for a Health Center Funding Fix.
#FixtheCliff
#RedAlert4CHCs
"The health care Britney received for her son was a bridge to getting care for herself—and it eventually connected her with the resources she needed to move back into housing."
#RedAlert4CHCs
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Thank you for participating in our Twitter Chat. Take pause today to remember those who have passed this year and then organize your community to ensure
#NoMoreHomelessDeath
.
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"If we are serious about ending homelessness, we cannot do it without talking about addressing racism." - NHCHC CEO
@BobbyWatts6
discusses the intersection of race and
#homelessness
at
#HCH2018
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We partnered with 8 orgs on a letter to candidates asking them about their plan to end homelessness. Tomorrow we need
@CNN
&
@jaketapper
to ask candidates about the homelessness crisis during the debate!
#Election2020
#PresidentialDebate
#Homelessness
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We're heartened to see funding (finally) secured for Health Centers! Thank you to everyone who worked to
#FixtheCliff
! Read our statement:
#ValueCHCs
#FQHC
#HealthCareIsaHumanRight
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"Each of us have the capacity to change our world." Catherine E. Lhamon, Chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, gives a moving keynote address to
#HCH2019
attendees.
#homelessness
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Social determinants of health perpetuate the many challenges faced by people experiencing
#homelessness
. Learn more with our fact sheet on
#socialdeterminants
#SDOH
:
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The Council is grateful that today is recognized as Health Care for the Homeless Day as part of
#NationalHealthCenterWeek
. The nation's 300 HCH programs serve more than one million patients experiencing
#homelessness
each year.
#NHCW21
Learn more:
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This is why we are asking Congress to include medical respite care services in its emergency funding to HUD homeless programs! Advocate for these programs as part of your community response system.
“Upwards of 70% of people with coronavirus are well enough to recover at home. But hospitals that discharge a homeless person with coronavirus could be sentencing them to death,” writes
@MollyHarbarger
@Oregonian
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Criminalizing
#homelessness
is not the answer & only exacerbates the problem. Long-term solutions such as investing in sustainable, affordable housing & access to support services must be realized & implemented for the benefit of people w/o homes.
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“People are left with literally no option but to live in public,” yet we criminalize their existence. “The answer is
#HousingNotHandcuffs
.” — Eric Tars of
@NLCHPhomeless
explains the need to stop criminalizing homelessness as
#HCH2019
continues.
#HNHNow
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The Council is proud to partner with
@UnitedHealthGrp
to support our members working to contain the spread of
#COVID19
among people experiencing
#homelessness
. This generous donation of $2.5 million will make a huge difference in our community!
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Joseph Benson from Healthcare for the Homeless Houston accepts the Ellen Dailey Consumer Advocate Award at
#HCH2019
. We're proud to honor this consumer leader whose dedication & commitment to the HCH community inspires us all.
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Brutal attacks on people experiencing
#homelessness
are an all too common tragedy. Research shows that people without homes are disproportionally the victims of violent crime, NOT the perpetrators. Crime rates decline with access to housing.
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PPE, staff, more buprenorphine, HIV testing, HCV treatment, fentanyl test strips, Naloxone--all of it! We need these resources to deliver good care.
#HarmReductionNow
@DrugPolicyOrg
Q4: $58 million for harm reduction in the next federal
#COVID19
package would help frontline orgs deliver vital, life-saving services as
#COVID19
& the
#OverdoseCrisis
endure. What services and other needs could this critical funding help support?
#HarmReductionNow
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"
#HousingFirst
is the most amazing technology of our time" for ending homelessness. -
#HCH2017
Keynote Speaker Dr. Jeffrey Brenner
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“Having to live without a place that is home is tiring—physically, mentally, emotionally, in every way.” Council CEO
@BobbyWatts6
& Joseph Benson from Healthcare for the Homeless - Houston discuss sleep deprivation &
#homelessness
in
@Rewire_News
.
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We're so excited to share with you that our updated (and free!) Health Care for the Homeless 101 curriculum is now live on our Learning Management System! Learn more and access the course here:
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Americans of color are far more likely to experience
#homelessness
than white Americans. Learn how you can advocate for racial equity in our latest Mobilizer. Also in this issue: a federal budget breakdown, tips on local advocacy, and more.
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In partnership w/
@kpthrive
, we are accepting grant applications for unrestricted funding to 501(c)(3) orgs in particular areas that are meeting the health needs of people experiencing
#homelessness
in the face of
#coronavirus
. Deadline: 5 p.m. CT on 3/30.
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Coronavirus is especially concerning for people who are homeless. Poor health and congregate living (like shelters & encampments) increase risk. Here are resources for homeless service providers to help prepare and respond.
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That’s awesome. Homelessness isn’t permanent!
Learned today that a man who moved from the street to his own apartment is working with his landlord to install a BBQ grill in the development’s courtyard so that he can invite members of his church to a cookout.
Striking relationship between home & community.
#Housingishealth
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Overdoses are preventable. Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we honor the many loved ones lost to overdose & substance use disorder.
@hchomeless
@JessFriedman07
@OverdoseDay
#EndOverdose
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at
#HCH2019
for an inspiring four days of “Working Together for Justice” in health care & housing! This year’s conference may be over, but our commitment to the cause of social justice & housing & health care for all continues.
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┃┃╱╲ In this
┃╱╱╲╲ house
╱╱╭╮╲╲ we
▔▏┗┛▕▔ believe
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housing is health care
╱╱┏┳┓╭╮┏┳┓ ╲╲
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On 12/21, the 1st day of winter & longest night of the year, we honor Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. This year, we encourage communities to come together to share in grief, love, & hope. Learn more & access resources on hosting your own HPMD observance:
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It’s a sobering fact—millions of Americans are one medical emergency, one missed paycheck, one rent increase away from
#poverty
&
#homelessness
.
@keranews
's One Crisis Away project explores this harsh reality as it impacts the people of North Texas.
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We're going virtual! The 2021 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference & Policy Symposium will be held this May—virtually. Stay tuned for specific dates, session information, registration, & all the details. We hope you'll join us for HCH2021!
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Health centers treat over 1 million individuals experiencing homelessness each year. We will keep fighting to
#fixthecliff
#valueCHCs
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8/10 is Health Care for the Homeless Day, part of
#NHCW2020
. This year's theme is “Community Health Centers: Lighting the Way for Healthier Communities Today & in the Future.” Honor the light that HCH staff & clients bring to your organization & community!
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Hospitals invest in housing to ease healthcare burden. Safe housing key to ending
#homelessness
#HousingIsHealthCare
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2022 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference & Policy Symposium
May 10, 2022—May 13, 2022
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.
.
#symposium
#education
#research
#health
#event
#webinar
#seattle
#hch2022
#bobbywatts
#experiencinghomelessness
#conference
#bellevue
#hyattregencybellevue
#breakoutrooms
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Today we remember those who have lost their lives while experiencing
#homelessness
. We'll post the first question in our
#Twitterstorm
in just a few moments (12:02 p.m. ET). We encourage you to join the conversation & use the hashtags
#HPMD2020
&
#NoMoreHomelessDeath
.
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Today on Homeless Persons' Memorial Day, we remember people who have died while experiencing
#homelessness
. Please consider attending a HPMD event or simply taking time to reflect on our friends who have passed. We can do better.
#NoMoreHomelessDeath
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The 2019 National HCH Conference is next week! There's still time to register for the main conference & several of our
#HCH2019
Learning Labs. Join nearly 900 colleagues at the premier conference on
#homelessness
& health care. See you in D.C.! Register: .
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"Storytelling helps us validate our experiences and build empathy with others. It's a powerful opportunity to create change." - Amy Grassette discusses the power of sharing stories of
#homelessness
as Thursday sessions begin at
#HCH2018
.
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Our Nashville staff stands in solidarity with over 295 Health Care for the Homeless Health Centers who rely on Health Center funding to care for a million individuals experiencing
#homelessness
each year. RED ALERT FIX THE CLIFF!
#RedAlert4CHCs
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Record-breaking summer temperatures are currently impacting much of the country. Exposure-related conditions are a constant threat to people experiencing
#homelessness
outdoors. Access this resource for tips on staying safe during extreme
#heat
:
#weather
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As the number of
#coronavirus
cases rises, it is crucial to prevent & slow the spread of
#COVID19
among people experiencing
#homelessness
. Our new issue brief addresses why people without homes are susceptible & immediate public policy responses needed.
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A8: NO! In fact, it’ll make people sicker and more likely to become disabled (or worse).
#Medicaid
coverage provides the stability needed to engage in work, not the other way around!
#HandsOff
Q8. Medicaid was designed to improve people’s health, will adding work requirements improve health?
#HandsOff
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A3: It depends on the state—that’s part of the problem—access to health care shouldn’t depend on your zip code. People in Iowa deserve the same care as people in New York. Work requirements only exacerbate these inequalities.
#HandsOff
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Opening tomorrow, the
@DignityMuseum
uses the power of storytelling to challenge stereotypes & biases by giving visitors a glimpse into what it’s like to experience & better understand the crisis of
#homelessness
.
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#EncampmentSweeps
damage health and well-being, undermine paths to housing stability, and siphon funds from more effective local initiatives.
This issue brief explores the impact of sweeps and alternatives for responding to
#UnshelteredHomelessness
:
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Finland is the only country in Europe where homelessness is declining. It applies the “Housing First” model. Those affected by homelessness receive a small apartment and adequate supports, without any preconditions. 4 out of 5 people have made their way back into a stable life.
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"Homelessness is evil and must be destroyed."
@BobbyWatts6
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.
#bobbywatts
#experiencinghomelessness
#hch2022
#nhchc
#nimrc
#homelesshealthcare
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Congratulations
@hchomeless
! It’s wonderful to see HCH programs at the forefront of the national discussion on the
#OpioidEpidemic
. Thanks also to
@SenWarren
&
@RepCummings
for introducing the
#CAREact
to better fund treatment & other services.
WATCH: The CARE Act would direct investment in addiction treatment the same way the Ryan White Care Act once focused the country on HIV/AIDS. Sponsors
@RepCummings
&
@SenWarren
visited
@hchomeless
for a discussion moderated by
@DrLeanaWen
, filmed by
@cspan
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Outreach workers strive to build trusting relationships with people experiencing
#homelessness
in order to bring them into shelters. While
#supportivehousing
is effective, there just isn't enough of it available.
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"Medical respite care saves lives." Congratulations to all of our
#HCH2019
Award Winners, including Brooks Ann McKinney, Head of Vulnerable Populations at
@conehealth
& winner of our 2019 Willie J. Mackey National Medical Respite Award!
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"If you're homeless the worst thing isn't that you ate a hamburger today. It's that you went hungry." People experiencing
#homelessness
face barriers to nutrition: lack of access to healthy food choices, diet-related illnesses, & inadequate food storage.
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Cynthia Kopec—a client of
@hchomeless
—talks about her struggles with addiction,
#homelessness
, treatment & recovery at the
@NatlHCHCouncil
Congressional briefing. She asks for better insurance coverage, more timely treatment & stable housing as solutions!
#hch2019
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Q5: People of color disproportionately experience
#homelessness
. How does systemic racism play a role in creating poverty?
#HPMD2020
#NoMoreHomelessDeath
#TwitterStorm
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Thank you for participating in today’s
#TwitterStorm
for
#HPMD2020
. Let's remember those experiencing
#homelessness
EVERY DAY & continue working to end this senseless tragedy. We hope you'll join us &
@Ntl_Homeless
at 4 p.m. ET for a virtual memorial.
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As health care providers, we oppose any policies that make it harder to access food and housing. Not only does it undermine all our stated national health care goals, but it is needlessly cruel to the most vulnerable people in our communities.
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#COVID19
has magnified systemic inequalities & structural racism in the U.S.
#VisualizeHomelessness
Learn more about equity & social justice in crisis response on our
#coronavirus
resources page:
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The key to ending
#homelessness
is affordable housing, but recent data shows we aren't making much progress. View the Out of Reach 2018 report from
@NLIHC
& see how much it costs to afford rent in your state.
#HousingIsAHumanRight
#OOR18
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A recent surge in deaths among people experiencing
#homelessness
is affecting cities of all sizes.
@OpenTableNash
,
@Ntl_Homeless
, & our Organizational Member
@COCoalition
contributed to this article on the complex & varied reasons for this tragic rise.
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“How do we use this as an opportunity?” People w/out homes already face shorter lives, limited access to care, chronic stress, etc. The HCH community is pulling together during
#COVID19
to provide care & ask the hard questions about what happens next.
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Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Sullivan who has been appointed CEO of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program.
@BHCHP
@BobbyWatts6
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The Council is collaborating with
@aboutKP
to increase capacity for
#coronavirus
treatment & prevention in people without homes. Kaiser Permanente will provide $1 million in funds to regional programs working to address
#homelessness
& COVID-19. Read more:
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Today is Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. We honor folks without homes who have passed away. Please share any stories and experiences about friends you have lost and participate in our Twitter Chat at 2pm EST.
#NoMoreHomelessDeath
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"When you have climbed out of homelessness, you have climbed a mountain." -
@BobbyWatts6
, recalling a client's words.
#HCH2017
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Thanks to all who attended our privately-funded Rally for Health, Housing, & Humanity closing
#HCH2018
! With knowledge & courage, we will continue working toward a future in which health care and housing are recognized as human rights. (Images by Deidre Young, NCAB photographer.)
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"We have to have the urgency to try to end homelessness now. "There is no time other than now."
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.
#homelessness
#homeless
#community
#poverty
#homelessnessawareness
#homelesslivesmatter
#charity
#nonprofit
#endhomelessness
#donate
#volunteer
#love
#help
#support
@BobbyWatts6
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A lack of affordable housing means
#homelessness
for many. New research from
@RWJF
&
@UWiscPHI
highlights the impact of race & location on county health rankings, w/ a particular emphasis on
#housing
. Visit
@CHRankings
to see how your county stacks up.
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People experiencing
#homelessness
during
#COVID19
are facing more than the challenges of social distancing during a pandemic. Public facilities & business closures mean that restrooms are harder to find—causing a loss of dignity & a human rights issue.
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The number of people age 55 & older experiencing
#homelessness
in Minnesota has risen by about 25 percent since 2015 according to
@WilderFdtn
. The lack of affordable housing is a crisis for all ages—in the North Star State & throughout the country.
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We are delighted to see
@SecBecerra
visit our HCH program in Baltimore to announce a new national strategy to prevent overdoses. This will truly improve care & save lives. Best of luck at tomorrow’s event
@hchomeless
!
@HHSGov
@samhsagov
Excited to host
@HHSGov
@SecBecerra
at
@hchomeless
tomorrow for a tour of our integrated services, a round-table on harm reduction & an announcement of the Department’s new federal overdose prevention strategy. Livestream it here:
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I look forward to seeing you in Seattle in May for the 2022 National Conference and Policy Symposium when we can once again greet each other with handshakes and hugs.
@BobbyWatts6
#community
#people
#connections
#ceo
#bobbywatts
#nhchc
#hch2022
#conference2022
#seattle
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"How many of your communities are struggling with encampment sweeps?" asks
@BarbaraDiPietro
during the Federal Panel at
#HCH2023
. Many hands go up.
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Public safety,
#homelessness
, and
#healthcare
: explore these intersections in our half-day virtual symposium on April 6, produced in partnership with
@StreetMedInst
and
@homeless_law
. Learn more and register:
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Today we remember the life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We must continue our stand against systemic racism & fight for racial justice if we are to end
#homelessness
& achieve health equity. Learn more:
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Technical issues prevented a live presentation of the
#coronavirus
&
#homeless
service providers, but now the recorded discussion is available. Thanks to
@HUDgov
@CDCgov
@BarbaraDiPietro
&
@KingCountyWA
for a great conversation.
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“Homelessness is hazardous to one’s health, & homelessness kills.” – Council CEO
@BobbyWatts6
in this
#Stateline
article from
@pewtrusts
. We are pleased to see our Organizational Member
@JPS_Health
featured in this piece on the benefits of
#streetmedicine
.
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Dec. 21 is Homeless Persons' Memorial Day, a time to honor those who have died & renew our focus to end
#homelessness
. Join a Twitter chat on
#HPMD
day from 2-3 p.m. ET to discuss causes & prevention of homeless deaths.
#NoMoreHomelessDeath
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Eviction is one of the biggest risk factors for
#homelessness
. This
@Marketplace
piece examines how some cities are offering free legal counsel to people facing
#eviction
from their homes.
#HousingIsAHumanRight
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Passing the
#MATAct
would remove red tape & make it easier to treat opioid use disorder.
@SpeakerPelosi
@GOPLeader
@FrankPallone
@cathymcmorris
– we call on you to pass the bipartisan Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act . Treat this like the emergency it is.
#XtheXWaiver
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Providing
#medicalrespite
not only gives people experiencing
#homelessness
a safe place to recover after hospitalization, it also saves payers & hospitals thousands of dollars. A new study by
@TheHellerSchool
&
@columbushouseCT
examines the data.
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"You are all warriors on the front lines of the struggle for social justice. Will you stand with me and fight back?" - Award winner John Parvensky of
@COCoalition
addresses a packed crowd of clinicians, consumers, and advocates at
#HCH2018
. Congrats, John, and yes, we will.
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month. Sexual assault is prevalent among women experiencing
#homelessness
—over 80% of women without homes have been victims of severe physical or sexual abuse.
#VisualizeHomelessness
#SAAPM
Learn more:
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Housing people experiencing
#homelessness
is the priority, but it's not an easy task. Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance talks with the
@Dallas_Observer
about the gaps in the system & what the
#coronavirus
is teaching us.
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Glad to see members of our policy team on the frontlines of service at their home program in Baltimore. Access to care is critical to saving lives during this difficult time. Thanks to
@hchomeless
(and all HCH programs) for your work serving vulnerable people!
Grateful for an opportunity to screen patients at
@hchomeless
and get a taste for the frontlines. Health care may not be a human right in this country but the staff here work hard to alleviate that.
#HealthcareHeroes
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"The best thing about it is even when I was locked in the quarantine, I was in the room, they took great care of me." Some people experiencing
#homelessness
with
#COVID19
are quarantining in hotel rooms & receiving care from orgs like
@CircletheCityAZ
.
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Glad to see
@Surgeon_General
@JeromeAdamsMD
in B'more learning how ppl who are homeless can be supported during COVID. Sr Policy Dir
@BarbaraDiPietro
&
@hchomeless
CEO
@KevinLindamood
emphasized need for rental assistance, state aid, & provider resources.
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As we look back on Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, let us not forget that hundreds of thousands of Americans will continue to experience
#homelessness
throughout 2019.
#VisualizeHomelessness
Learn more about this tragedy and how you can get involved: .
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Hospitals are taking part in
#supportivehousing
projects as a way to help minimize the number of inpatient stays for people experiencing
#homelessness
. The results are cost savings, access to stable housing, & improved health for people without homes.
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No one should have to heal from illness or injury on the streets. Learn more about the benefits & need for
#medicalrespite
in this
@thisisplace
article featuring our Organizational Members Christ House,
@CCCPortland
& NHCHC Project Manager Julia Dobbins.
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The threat of eviction is a reality for millions of Americans, & many families spend over half of their income on rent. Learn more about the connections between housing,
#homelessness
, & health:
#HousingIsAHumanRight
#VisualizeHomelessness
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