Health Care for the Homeless
Access to healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
The Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Program of Manchester at Catholic Medical Center, is made possible through generous support from the Manchester Health Department and Catholic Medical Center.
All persons who are experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of being homeless, are welcomed. No one is turned away due to an inability to pay.
Clinic services include:
- Primary medical care
- Mental health care
- Addiction counseling
- Nurse case management
- Health education
- Social services
- Assistance with food stamps, Medicaid and disability applications
- Dental care and eye care are also available on a limited basis
- Patients are welcome to walk-in for care at locations listed below
Visit the National Healthcare for the Homeless Council's site to learn more about nationwide programs.
HCH Manchester conducts a primary care clinic at three locations:
Clinic Team:
The HCH clinic team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, nurses, a social worker and a program assistant.
Street Outreach:
HCH Manchester also employs a street outreach nurse who meets people at the Homeless Services Center, smaller shelters in town, and at other locations to assist people who would like to visit or enroll in the HCH clinic for care.
Health Education:
HCH Manchester employs a Health Educator who conducts classes at clinic, at Families In Transition Adult Emergency Shelter and at other locations in town. HCH Manchester collaborates with specialty health care providers and social service agencies statewide to insure comprehensive care for all patients.
Connecting Care: An Innovative Delivery
Manchester Mobile Health Care connects comprehensive healthcare services on-site to individuals throughout our community. It brings all of the functions of a doctor’s office to the streets, allowing providers to conduct checkups, draw bloodwork, give vaccinations and provide counseling.
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