...strongly believes that there needs to be more done in the state of North Carolina for the homeless. Teresa M. Holmes HS5401 March 14, 2014 Dr. Edward Muldrow Abstract The homeless population is aging faster that the general population in the U.S. As this vulnerable population continues to age, and having to address the health and housing needs is becoming increasing important. This will address overlooked concerns of homeless older adults, including their poor health status and unique care needs, the factors contribute to homelessness in this population, and the costs of homelessness among older adults, including to the U.S. health care system. The majority of homeless populations are people of color. There has been little study of racial differences among the homeless population, and racial finding have not been reported separately for homeless man and women. There is a study which the (MCKV) The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvement Act of 2001 which provides funds to local educational agencies (LEAs), is almost a decade old, yet no evaluations of its academic effectiveness have been reported. Social networks analysis has utilized mathematical models and graphical constructs to examine information exchange and diffusion. Poverty has existed in some form in American society and individual shortcomings and inadequacies in explaining the raise of the homeless over the past several decades. Poverty has existed in the some form in America society since...
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...unshaven beard, an unseen smell that comes from them. Homeless people have existed throughout history of the United States. However, more recently, it would seem that the numbers have risen since the economy is not doing so well. Within this paper, the model population homeless person will be discussed along with statistical information in Georgia, service outcome goals, pinball program to teach the goals that include to community organizations, internalized cost estimate of healthcare dollars saved by this program, and to potential funding sources that may potentially provide monetary sponsorship. According to the declaration of human rights, article 25 (1), states that “everyone has the right to… food, clothing, housing, and medical care and necessary social services” (Donohoe, 2004). Although, it states right there that it is every person’s right to have access to these necessities, this is not always the case for many who for whatever reason, do not have the means to afford them. The current downturn of the economy next with current unemployment situation has led to force many people into homeless situations. But time homelessness “refers to the condition of individuals without a regular dwelling and the term is used to describe people who do not have the home and who sleep on the street, but is also commonly used to refer to individuals whose primary nighttime residence is a homeless shelter, a warning center, or another ad hov type of housing”...
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...1996). Today, there are many issues facing poverty in America. One that has the most impact on the future of our generation is the youth, and among those who are greatly impacted are of the LGBT – lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. There are many reasons to why young adults are forced to live on the streets. Through this research we can answer some basic questions, including to why so many LGBT youth are becoming homeless. In recent years the LGBT youth have recently sky rocketed in a high proportion which is estimated to be of 600,000 or more homeless youth across the country that is between 20 to 40 percent, which is according to the( National Gay and lesbian Task Force Policy Institute). In New York City 15,000 to 20,000 LGBT youth are among the homeless population which was according to a city count that was conducted in 2008. However it is clear that the LGBT youth experience homelessness and only about 5 percent of them have gone and identified themselves as lesbian, gay, or bisexual, that’s according to the federal centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One reason that the rate is emerging is because these youth are being pushed out of their homes do to their family’s response to their sexual orientation or gender identity. In most cases many face abandonment and rejection from families, and in other reason most...
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...Everyone is entitled to quality health care , no matter what their financial or social status may be. Often times thousands of our fellow citizens right here in our very own community suffer from and many even die from health related issues that are treatable or even preventable with the proper care. With the decline in the economy millions of hard working people lost their jobs along with the much needed benefit having health care coverage for themselves and their families. No human being should have to suffer needlessly when there are endless possibilities that lye right here the palm of our hand. After meeting with the board of trustees at Memorial Health Care Systems it has been decided that we can and will do more to help the community live healthier lives, by opening the Memorial Health Care Helping Hand Community Health and Wellness Center in Pembroke Pines. The goal is to provide quality and affordable healthcare and wellness programs to educate and raise awareness in the community. This will be a full service facility that will be equipped to handle a wide variety of health care issues such immunizations, wellness checks , treatment for those living with HIV and AIDS and countless other things. The center will be opened Monday through Sunday from 8:00 am to 12:00 am , and will be staffed with an excellent selection of qualified physicians who will over see and work with the resident physicians from our local medical area medical schools. The board of trustees...
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...The Open Health Services and Policy Journal, 2010, 3, 53-70 53 Open Access Outreach and Engagement in Homeless Services: A Review of the Literature Jeffrey Olivet*,1, Ellen Bassuk1,2,3, Emily Elstad1, Rachael Kenney1 and Lauren Jassil1 1 2 3 Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 120 Toronto, Ontario M5T 2C7, Canada The National Center on Family Homelessness, 181 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459, USA Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, USA Abstract: Outreach and engagement are regarded by many who work in homeless programs as essential services. Outreach on the streets and in shelters is often the first point of contact for people who are not served by traditional sitebased services and is often the first step in engaging homeless people in services. While outreach and engagement are critical components of the response to homelessness, consensus is lacking about the nature and effectiveness of these services. The purpose of this paper is to examine what is known about outreach and engagement for people experiencing homelessness. The authors review quantitative studies that examine outcomes and augment this understanding with information from qualitative studies and non-research literature. The latter provides information about the goals of outreach, assumptions and values, staffing issues, and consumer involvement. The paper concludes with implications for practice, policy, and research. Keywords: Homeless/homelessness, outreach,...
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...HIV/AIDS & HOMELESSNESS Recommendations for Clinical Practice and Public Policy Developed for The Bureau of Primary Health Care and The HIV/AIDS Bureau Health Resources and Services Administration by John Song, M.D., M.P.H., M.A.T. November 1999 Financial and other support for the development and distribution of this paper were provided by the Bureau of Primary Health Care and the HIV/AIDS Bureau, Health Resources Services Administration, United States Department of Health and Human Services, to the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Inc., and its subsidiary, the Health Care for the Homeless Clinicians’ Network. The views presented in this paper are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States government or of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. Nothing in this paper should be construed as providing authoritative guidelines for the practice of medicine or for treatment of medical conditions. This paper may be reproduced in whole or in part with appropriate recognition to the author, John Y. Song, MD, and the publisher, the Health Care for the Homeless Clinicians’ Network, National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Inc. Second Printing February, 2000 National Health Care for the Homeless Council Health Care for the Homeless Clinicians’ Network Post Office Box 60427 Nashville TN 37206-0427 Phone 615/226-2292 Fax 615/226-1656 council@nhchc.org or network@nhchc.org http://www.nhchc.org i PREFACE HIV/AIDS...
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...Introduction “At a time when bullying is rampant, it makes more sense to build on the positive by instilling compassion and dealing with kids’ questions about the unfamiliar, rather than simply outlawing behaviours,” author Tim Huff. Tim Huff is the creator of a storybook and discussion guide, titled The Cardboard Shack Under the Bridge, that focuses on teaching elementary school students compassion for people who are homeless. The focus of the material is to encourage children to understand the people and stories behind homelessness in a hope to instil compassion, rather than judgement or fear. Furthermore, the hope of the program is that it encourages children to care deeply for their communities. We created an hour and a half interactive lesson for a Grade 1/2 class at Briar Hill Elementary School with the hope that it would give the children a new perspective on people who do not have homes to live in. The lesson started with us reading the story, The Cardboard Shack Under The Bridge, by Tim Huff, and asking the students many meaningful questions on their interpretations of the pictures and what it means to be homeless. They then rotated around four centres where they got to engage in activities that helped them develop empathy for people who are homeless. Rationale: A classroom that is built around democratic principles will look very different than the average classroom. Often teachers will take on more of the role of dictator than democratic leader which leads...
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...Treatment of Mental Health: Institutionalism versus Community Care Sandra L Pauwels Saint Leo University Treatment of Mental Health: Institutionalism versus Community Care For many centuries people with mental illness have been shunned and avoided as if they had the plague. Many view the mentally ill as frightening and horrifying individuals. Our treatment of them has often reflected current or prevailing public sentiment of them. In 400 B.C., Hippocrates viewed people with mental illness as having a physiology of “dis-ease”, or, rather, an illness (Randy MacLowry, 1999-2002). Hippocrates’ position was definitely not the popular opinion. The opinion held by the general population was that mental illness was a punishment for displeasing the Gods. From the beginning in the Middle Ages, locking our mentally ill individuals away from society was common. Because we feared the mentally ill, they were considered to be outcasts of society. Some were even executed as witches in the early days of our country. (Micah Steele, 2009). It was believed that the mentally ill were possessed by demons or witches. The mentally ill were shunned, banished, or locked away because they were feared. Because people believed that mental illness could be “caught” from those who were afflicted. In the 1980’s focus shifted from long term facilities that locked up the mentally ill to community mental health centers. It was hoped that treating individuals within the community would help people understand...
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...HARLEM UNITED COMMUNITY AIDS CENTER 2014 PROGRAM GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS ADHCs ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE (ADHC) EAST - EL FARO............................................................................................................... 5 ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE (ADHC) WEST ............................................................................................................................. 6 HEALTH SERVICES DENTAL CLINIC .................................................................................................................................................................... 8 MOBILE HEALTH PROGRAM................................................................................................................................................. 9 PRIMARY CARE .................................................................................................................................................................. 11 HOUSING FOUNDATION HOUSE EAST ............................................................................................................................................... 13 FOUNDATION HOUSE NORTH (FHN) & FOUNDATION HOUSE SOUTH (FHS) ....................................................................... 14 FOUNDATION HOUSE WEST (FHW) .................................................................................................................................... 15 HRA SCATTER-SITE HOUSING ................................................
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...Homeless Youth: Research, Intervention, and Policy by Karen Spuriel Coleman- MBA Abstract Homelessness among youth in the U.S. is disturbingly common, with an estimated annual prevalence of at least 5 percent for those ages 12 to 17. Although homeless youth appear throughout the nation, they are most visible in major cities. Rigorous research on this special population is sparse, making it difficult to capture an accurate and complete picture. Despite its limitations, recent research describes homeless youth as a large and diverse group. Many homeless youth have multiple overlapping problems including medical, substance abuse, and emotional and mental problems. Literature suggests that comprehensive and tailored services are needed that address both the immediate and long-term needs of homeless youth. Where appropriate, services should include assistance with meeting basic needs as perceived by youth as a gateway to other needed services. In addition to serving those already homeless, interventions are needed to prevent homelessness among at-risk youth. Lessons for Practitioners, Policy Makers, and Researchers • As used here, the term “homeless youth” focuses on minors who have experienced literal homelessness on their own—i.e., who have spent at least one night either in a shelter or "on the streets" without adult supervision. On occasion, where warranted by the research being discussed, the term is also used to describe homeless young adults up to age 24. • Homelessness...
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...Community Health Nursing HAT: Task 1 Darcie M. Walker January 12, 2012 A1-A2: Community Assessment and Data Interpretation The state of Indiana can show you many different areas of living along with multiple cultures that make the great state what it is. Living in a small town for many years, and relocating to a larger city has been extremely eye opening to see all of those cultures in action. POPULATION ECONOMIC STATUS ASSESSMENT: From statistical findings from the Census Bureau, Marion County has a population of 705,376 people aged 16 years old and over. Of that number of individuals, 474,362 are in the work force, which leaves the number of unemployed individuals at 8.1%. Some of the occupations held are as follows: service occupations, managements, sale, business, construction, health care, retail, transportation, finance, insurance, and many more Out of 358,552 households in Marion County, the income and benefits in adjusted dollars are as follows: * Less than 10,000 34,829 * 10,000-14,999 23,694 * 15,000-24,999 51,518 * 25,000-34,999 47,791 * 35,000-49,999 55,856 * 50,000-74,999 62,475 * 75,000-99,999 37,400 * 100,000-149,999 29,927 * 150,000-199,999 8,144 * 200,000 or more 6,918 The median household income is $39,631, and the mean household income is $54,764. The families receiving cash public assistance are 11,968, and the families with food stamps are 59,600 in...
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...It’s also known to have one of the largest parks in Chicago, where many summer music events and recreational events happen. (Zekas,2011) As I drive around the neighborhood I see many-abandoned building next to public housing. I also see new housing developments starting. Townhouses and condominiums with price points starting at $349,900. There are some single-family homes but there seems to be more multi-unit properties. There is one public elementary school, one charter elementary school, and 3 catholic grammar schools, 1 public high school, 1 catholic high school, and one branch of the city college. I see 3 Catholic churches and one Christian church that has about 10 properties that takes up one city block. Some used as housing for the homeless and for people who have been a abused, a clinic, and a café. I see many children ranging from 5-18 years old walking to school with an adult or with other children. I see many men and women driving and taking public transportation such as buses and trains to go to work. As I drive down some of the main streets I see people lined up waiting for dentists and doctors to open. These clinics are first come...
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...Community Assessment Danielle Clark Western Governors Community and Population Health SZT1 Task 1 January 23, 2014 Community Assessment A1: Community Description and Data Presentation Hemet is a small community located in southern California within Riverside County. Hemet is at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains. It is 87 miles southeast from Los Angeles and 86 miles northeast from San Diego. Perfectly placed with a small drive to beautiful forestry in one direction and the Pacific Ocean in the opposite direction. The weather is hot and dry in the summer and can get cold in the winter but generally sunny weather all year long. The average temperature is 65 degrees ("City of Hemet," 2013, table 6). The land is desert, dry and yet there is such beauty to the open land. According to the 2010 United States Census the population is 78,657. ("U.S. Census," 2010, table 1). Hemet has many mobile home parks and master plan retirement communities filled with an older population. Younger families are moving in and planting roots. Hemet is filling with community parks and schools, shopping centers, and aquatic centers for the young. It still has some of the old charm of an outdoor amphitheater at the Ramona Bowl, historical old town center and an old Railroad Museum connected to railroad tracks built in 1888 and closed in 1987("City of Hemet," 2013, para. 8). There are two lakes which both are reservoirs for Hemet and the surrounding communities called Lake Hemet and Lake...
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...to the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (Reconciliation Act), collectively referred to as healthcare reform” (); Wishard-Eskenazi Health of Indianapolis, Indiana has begun to make milestone changes to meet the requirements of the healthcare reform. Being a leader in today’s technology which began thirty years ago with development of one of the nation’s first electronic medical record and continues to excel in the healthcare informatics technology today continues to use this technology in quality improvement initiatives, support for future technology research and improving the quality care of the patient. Wishard-Eskenazi Health remains true to their mission statement and provides a multitude of services to accomplish this statement. With the many legislative changes being brought forward today’s hospitals are forever changing and improving the quality of care provided to the patient. In response to the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (Reconciliation Act), collectively referred to as healthcare reform” ( Basini, 2012); two of Indianapolis, Indiana hospitals have launched a partnership. Community Health Network and Wishard-Eskenazi Health agree to launch this partnership to assist each other in meeting the requirements of the of the Healthcare reform act. Together the two health systems are providing services in much larger...
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...Resource Links Wounded Warrior Resource Center The Wounded Warrior Resource Center Web site (WWRC) is a Department of Defense Web site which provides wounded Service Members, their families, and caregivers with information they need on military facilities, health care services, and benefits. It supports access to the Wounded Warrior Resource Call Center and trained specialists who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone at 1-800-342-9647 or by e-mail at wwrc@militaryonesource.com. Advocacy/Support - Disabled American Veterans* www.dav.org The DAV’s 1.2 million members provide grassroots advocacy and services in communities nationwide. From educating lawmakers and the public about important issues to supporting services and legislation to help disabled veterans — the DAV is there to promote its message of hope to all who have served and sacrificed. Advocacy/Support - National Veterans Foundation* www.nvf.org Our Mission: to serve the crisis management, information and referral needs of all U.S. Veterans and their families through: * Management and operation of the nation’s only toll-free helpline for all veterans and their families. * Public awareness programs that shine a consistent spotlight on the needs of America’s veterans. * Outreach services that provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources. Advocacy/Support - Salute Inc.* www.saluteinc.org SALUTE, Inc. is a...
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