Friday, 4:00 - 5:30 pm

INTEGRATING MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND PHYSICAL HEALTH CARE Location: Hyatt Regency, Casidy Homeless persons suffer from complex medical, mental health and substance abuse problems. Mainstream treatment services are often separate and not coordinated across disciplines. Experienced HCH providers will lead a discussion on innovative strategies and challenges to the integration of care. Introductory/Advanced Level. Presenters: Sheri Adams, LICSW, Metropolitan Development Council, Health Care for the Homeless, Tacoma, WA; Jim O'Connell, MD, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Boston, MA. Materials: Audio file from workshop (mp3) Integrating Primary and Behavioral Health Care for Homeless People (pdf) Medical and Psycological Integration (ppt)