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ECHO Community Health Care,
Inc.
Mailing Address:
501 John Street, Suite 12
Evansville, IN 47713
Location:
970 SE Eighth Street
Evansville, IN 47713
Phone: (812) 436-0224
Fax: (812) 436-0230
Email: mnoblett@echochc.org
Web: www.echochc.org
Director: Rosemary Knight,
RN, MSN
HCH Coordinator: Michelle
Fleck, RN
Medical Director: Edward Lagunzad,
DO
UDS Number: 058490
Project Description
ECHO Community Health Care (ECHC) provides
services to persons who are homeless, uninsured,
or underinsured at three sites. The Health Care
for the Homeless team consists of full time
employees, including a physician, a family nurse
practitioner, five registered nurses, two social
workers, a homeless health coordinator, and
a social service coordinator.
Services
ECHC provides comprehensive primary care, minor
acute care, case management, basic laboratory
and x-ray services, wellness education, immunizations,
prescription assistance, dental care, optometry,
emergency services, school physicals, Hoosier
Healthwise enrollment, Indiana State Department
of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention
program, breast health education/screening,
and transportation assistance. Specialized team
members provide mental health/substance abuse
services. In collaboration with the University
of Southern Indiana, a registered nurse case
manager coordinates primary care services for
high risk inmates following release from jail.
Health care services are provided at three fixed
sites. ECHC's outreach teams provide services
to 90 percent of Vanderburgh County homeless
shelters. Volunteer physician specialists donate
time and services to clinics.
Linkages
ECHC links with Southwestern Indian Mental
Health Center for substance abuse, detox/treatment,
and outpatient mental health. For shelter services,
ECHC has linkages with Salvation Army Booth
Manor, United Caring Shelters, YWCA, Albion
Fellows Bacon Center (domestic violence), Goodwill
Family Shelter, ECHO Housing Corporation,
Evansville Christian Life Center, Evansville
Rescue Mission, House of Bread and Peace, Life
Choice, and Ozanam Family Shelter. ECHC also
has linkages with the Vanderburgh County Health
Department, Council on Aging, Division of Family
and Children Services, Community Action Program,
Township Trustee, University of Southern Indiana
School of Dental Hygiene, two local hospitals,
and a network of area dentists and physician
specialists. ECHC works closely with the Evansville
Coalition for the Homeless.
Statistics
Estimated homeless population: 5,000 Patients
served: 3,013
Homeless Initiative Program
- HealthNet Health Centers
1835 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 931-3055
Fax: (317) 931-3063
Email: sharon.stark@clarian.org
Web: www.indyhealthnet.org
Director: Booker Thomas, CEO
HCH Coordinator: Sharon Stark
Medical Director: Peter Kim,
MD
UDS Number: 053200
Project Description
The Homeless Initiative Program (HIP) provides
comprehensive primary health care services to
men, women, and children who are homeless in
Marion County.
Services
The Homeless Initiative Program is a multi-disciplinary
team consisting of a family practice physician,
a family nurse practitioner, two medical assistants,
a pre-natal care coordinator, three outreach
workers, five case managers, four employment
specialists, and a program manager. Services
are provided on the streets, at the HIP office,
and in 15 shelter, mission, and transitional
housing sites. Outreach staff assist homeless
individuals with meeting basic needs for emergency
shelter, food, clothing, health, and safety
and provide referrals to HIP case management.
Case managers assess the psychological and social
needs of the individual, assist with the development
of a care plan, and provide support, advocacy,
and referrals as the individual acts on the
plan. Employment and training services are available
at the HIP office and include vocational counseling,
pre-employment workshop, and assisted job search
and job placement. Additional services for veterans
seeking employment are available through the
Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program
at HIP. The mobile medical team provides acute
and chronic care, primary care, free pregnancy
testing, free vaccinations for children to protect
them from serious illness, and referrals to
specialists and hospitals, including referrals
for dental care, foot care, and eye exams. A
registered nurse facilitated access to pre-natal
care, and provides education, support, and assistance
to women until the baby is 6 weeks old. In a
new initiative, the Homeless Initiative Program
is a partner with Goodwill Industries, Easter
Seals Crossroads, the Indianapolis Private Industry
Council, and the City of Indianapolis in providing
permanent supportive housing, employment, and
resource coordination for 42 chronically homeless
individuals.
Linkages
Patients who are homeless and in need of emergency,
subspecialty, or hospital care are referred
to Wishard Memorial Hospital or their Medicaid
managed care provider. Linkages are in place
with Salvation Army Harbor Light and Pathway
to Recovery for residential substance abuse
treatment and with Midtown Community Mental
Health Center and Adult and Child Behavioral
Healthcare for mental health evaluation and
treatment. The medical team partners with 12
shelters, mission, and transitional housing
sites where medical services are provided at
least weekly. Other HIP staff coordinates services
through more than 30 different agencies.
Statistics
Estimated homeless population: 9,000-13,000
Patients served: 3,188
Indiana Health Centers at South
Bend - Project Homecoming
Corporate Office:
8003 Castleway Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Clinic:
701 South Main Street
South Bend, 46601
Phone: (317) 576-1335
Fax: (317) 576-1339
Email: lcothier@ihcinc.org
Director: Lynn Clothier
HCH Coordinator: Jose M. Perez
Medical Director: Philip Burgan,
MD
UDS Number: 053110
Project Description
Project Homecoming provides medical, dental,
and social services to individuals who are homeless
in St. Joseph County. These services are provided
with an emphasis on preventive care and education
with the goal of homeless patients maintaining
a positive health status. Project Homecoming
is located within a six-city block area on the
south side of South Bend where both sheltered
and unsheltered individuals dwell. All services
and center hours are designed to best accommodate
the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.
Services
Medical services include adult, pediatric,
and women's health; dental services; diagnostic
lab tests; pharmaceuticals; prenatal care; maternal
delivery; newborn hospital services; wellness
care; acute care; Medicaid enrollment; prenatal
classes; case management; smoking cessation
classes; and social services.
Linkages
Project Homecoming has linkages with Advocacy
Center, Dismas House, Dolly's House, Center
for the Homeless, Safe Station, Hope Rescue
Mission, Life Treatment Center, Broadway Christian
Parish, Portage Township Trustee, South Bend
Housing Authority, YWCA, BABE Outlets, Big Brother/Big
Sister, Boys and Girls Club, Casie Center, Catholic
Charities, St. Vincent de Paul, Clay Township
Trustee, Forever Learning Center, German Township
Trustee, Hannah's House, Minority Health Coalition,
Goodwill, and Community Resource Center.
Statistics
Estimated homeless population: 3,150 Patients
served: 1,579
Subcontractor(s):
LIFE to LIFE
1402 South Michigan Street
South Bend, IN 46613
Contact: Chris Nowak
Phone: (574) 233-5433
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