Nov 16, 2015 | Advocacy, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Clinical Outreach, Community Outreach, Resources
In Denver, Colorado, the homeless population is highly visible; many live on Denver’s streets, under bridges, and in alleys. For most, accessing health care and social support services is difficult and focusing on daily survival takes precedent. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (the Coalition) proactively engages patients to link them to information and social support services, as well as provides medical care…
Oct 19, 2015 | Community Outreach, Patient Centered Medical Home, Resources, Starter Kit
Outreach plays a critical role in facilitating access to primary care, case management, health education, and social services to underserved populations. Outreach is about people and trusting relationships with the communities that we serve. In the National Outreach...
Sep 16, 2015 | Advocacy, Case Management, Clinical Outreach, Community Outreach, Health Education, Resources
Harm reduction is an evidence-based, public health approach that uses practical strategies to reduce the harmful consequences associated with certain high-risk behaviors[1]. For example, a harm reduction approach to drug use could involve counseling someone about the risks involved or giving them sterile syringes. With the aim of “meeting people where they’re at 
Nov 19, 2014 | Coffee Break Webinars, Community Outreach, Webinar
Coffee Break Webinar As the first in our Coffee Break Webinar Series, Health Outreach Partners presents “What is Outreach.” This is a brief introduction to health outreach, including outreach strategies, the importance of outreach, and some products and...
May 13, 2014 | Community Outreach, Resources
Health Care for the Homeless Program: Project Vida Health Center | El Paso, Texas Contact: Aida Ponce, Health Education Supervisor | http://www.projectvidaelpaso.org Project Vida is located in El Paso, Texas, which borders the city of Juarez, Mexico. The majority of...
May 13, 2014 | Advocacy, Collaboration, Community Outreach, Resources
Eating nutritious food and maintaining a healthy diet are important parts of a person’s overall health and well-being. Evidence shows that poor nutrition and an unhealthy diet are leading risk factors for various chronic health conditions, including heart disease,...
Nov 1, 2013 | Case Management, Clinical Outreach, Collaboration, Community Outreach, Health Education, Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources
Tracking and evaluating outreach programs enables organizations to measure success, identify areas for improvement, and maintain accountability to funders, staff, clients, and the community. CareSouth Carolina utilizes tracking and performance improvement methods to strengthen and sustain its outreach efforts…
Nov 1, 2013 | Community Outreach, Resources
Findings from HOP’s 2012-13 National Needs Assessment ‘Underserved populations’ is a broad term that is used to describe groups of people that face social, economic, and cultural barriers to accessing health care and social services. Community health centers (CHCs)...
Sep 1, 2013 | Advocacy, Clinical Outreach, Collaboration, Community Outreach, Health Education, Needs Assessment, Resources
Mobile health programs are one way that organizations can bring critical health services directly to patients where they live and work. Public Health – Seattle & King County uses a mobile health program to connect unsheltered and chronically homeless individuals to medical, dental, and mental health services…
Jul 1, 2013 | Community Outreach, Resources
The commitment to providing cultural competent services is a commendable intention to respect and respond to the unique characteristics of vulnerable and underserved communities. These efforts are critical components of building accessible and appropriate services for...
