Learner-fueled organization caring for those living homeless and unsheltered through service, research, education, and advocacy. Here to learn and share.
Chicago, IL
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The pandemic and its fallout illuminate the disparities that allow people experiencing homelessness to be more sick, more often. Join us @ForumHSPH to learn more about possible policy and program solutions.
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"Safe, supportive housing is essential in improving health and wellness for adults experiencing chronic homelessness. But housing alone is not enough. For this vulnerable population to thrive, regular access to vital services is required." commonwealthmagazine.org/opi…
#HealthForAll
Nice take on the cruelty of criminalizing homelessness.
“Fines and citations don't help struggling homeless persons find employment, overcome addiction, or manage a mental illness”
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DYK? One in five transgender people in the United States has experienced discrimination when looking for a home. This is unacceptable - learn more about why transgender people are disproportionately represented among the homeless population: invisiblepeople.tv/the-link-…
On one of the shortest days of the year, each year, we join with our friends and neighbors to remember those who passed away while experiencing homelessness. While we won't be together in @oldstpats, we look forward to being together virtually tomorrow.
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This past year has been challenging, especially for those experiencing homelessness. This #GivingTuesday, please consider supporting our work to deliver care to those living unsheltered, on their terms and on their turf.
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#Homelessness #Healthcare
IL eviction moratorium will expire Dec 12. Cook County's new Early Resolution Program offers free legal aid, pre-court mediations, and referrals to resources such as rental assistance. For more information, call 855-956-5763 or visit cookcountylegalaid.org.
All care should be trauma-informed care. On the streets, in the clinics, in the hospital. All care. Register now for a webinar on December 19 with Chicago's Trauma-Informed Hospital Workgroup, "Lessons from Collaboration and Organizational Transformation"
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Are you a primary care physician interested in homeless health care? The NYC Homeless Healthcare Fellowship is taking applications! Deadline: 12/1/20. #homelesshealthcare #homelessness
Applications are due 12/1/20 for the 2021-2022 NYC Homeless Healthcare Fellowship. This 1 year program will support up to 3 licensed, board-eligible primary care physicians who join select NYC homeless health organizations as fellows.
Email [email protected] for more info!
4 DAYS!! There's still time to sign up for the CSM Virtual 5K! Temp in Chicago will hit the 50s this week, making it the perfect time to enjoy the final days of fall and raise awareness of the importance of healthcare for the homeless!
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A recent study in Vancouver gave homeless people $7,500 each and found it helped them escape homelessness and stay housed. This article highlights more findings from the study: invisiblepeople.tv/research-…
This November, in honor of National Homeless Awareness month, we are hosting a virtual 5K! If you're looking to run, walk, or even bike, we'd love to have you join us for 3.1 miles. Register now to support our work, and get active to get involved!
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Learn about the Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellowship, a service learning program for health grad students, by attending an info session Thurs. 10/15, 12pm or Fri. 10/16, 2pm! Learn more and register for an info session here: hmprg.org/programs/schweitze…
7 paragraphs written, 4 minutes to read, 1 message to embrace.
"Only through a systemwide commitment to facing racism head-on can an end to homelessness be achieved."
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By January 2021, up to 8.4 million renter households, which include 20.1 million individual renters, could experience an eviction filing.
This qualifies as an emergency today.
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Experts expect a surge in homelessness in Chicago this winter, especially if IL doesn't extend the eviction ban set to expire in October. Chicago is allocating millions from the CARES Act to provide housing to > 1,000 Chicagoans experiencing homelessness. ow.ly/7g8C50BERO3
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Long term solutions such as livable wages, affordable housing, and access to healthcare are all crucial elements in turning the tide against homelessness. DEMAND your legislators take action and make ending homelessness a priority: invisiblepeople.tv/talk-to-y…
Creating enough inpatient beds is one of many challenges. Upstream, we must support community-based services that make it easier for people with mental illness to stay healthy and avoid inpatient units. Primary/secondary prevention >>> tertiary/acute care. psychnews.psychiatryonline.o…
"Those in our community who rely on panhandling to get a hotel for the evening to stay away from risky environments or who need to access food — all of those things have been uprooted."
#COVID19 has made accessing health and care far more complex.
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Deadline extended! Illinoisans impacted by COVID-19 can apply for emergency rental assistance at era.ihda.org. Apply by August 28 at noon.
Pritzker Administration Extends Deadline to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance.
Applications for Rental Assistance now Available until August 28th at era.ihda.org.
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