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Homeless Health Services

Administration:
306 Fourth Avenue North
Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: (701) 271-1485
Fax: (701) 234-7134
Email: jlundeen@famhealthcare.org
Web: www.famhealthcare.org/homeless.htm
Clinic:
670 Fourth Street North
Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: (701) 298-9245
Fax: (701) 234-9475
Director: Patricia Patron
HCH Coordinator: Kim Seeb, LSW
Medical Director: Napoleon Epejo, MD
UDS Number: 083670

Project Description

The mission of Homeless Health Services (HHS) is to provide comprehensive primary health care to people
experiencing homelessness in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

Services

HHS is a program of Family Health Care Center in Fargo. The project maintains a primary care clinic in the downtown area at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Services include management of acute and chronic health problems, preventive care, and patient education. Patients receive case management services, including referrals for mental health and substance abuse services. Outreach is provided by staff at area shelters and other community sites serving people who are experiencing homelessness.

Linkages

Homeless Health Services has linkages with Family Health Care, Fargo Cass Public Health, Merit Care Medical Center, Southeast Human Service Center, Lakeland Mental Health, area shelters, and transitional housing sites.

Statistics

Estimated homeless population: 5,000 Patients served: 1,020

Subcontractor(s):

Family Health Care Center
306 Fourth Street North
Fargo, ND 58102
Contact: Sherlyn Dahl
Phone: (701) 239-7111
Fax: (107) 239-7134