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Community Health Net

Mailing Address:
PO Box 369
Erie, PA 16512-0369
Location:
1202 State Street
Erie, PA 16501-1914
Phone: (814) 454-4530
Fax: (814) 456-2375
Email: chnadmin@community-healthnet.com
Web: www.community-healthnet.com
Director: John R. Schultz
HCH Coordinator: Karen Haas
Medical Director: R. Anthony Snow, MD
UDS Number: 034230

Project Description

Community Health Net (CHN) is the only Federally Qualified Health Center in Erie County providing a medical safety net to approximately 15,000 uninsured and underinsured individuals.

CHN provides primary medical, dental, obstetrics and gynecology, vision, and HIV/AIDS services to persons living on the street and residents of shelters located within Erie County. CHN offers transportation, a Prescription Assistance Program, and translation services. A mixed case management model is used. Outreach mechanisms have been established through linkages with shelters, soup kitchens, social service providers and community-based organizations. The health care team is composed of primary care providers, dentists, and nurses. A high priority is placed on health risk behaviors, education and early detection, control and surveillance of vaccine preventable illnesses, enhanced nutritional standards, HIV/AIDS treatment and counseling, substance abuse and mental illness risk reduction, identification and intervention, and improved access to reduce tooth loss and dental disease. Laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, emergency medical service, inpatient care mental health service, substance abuse services, crisis intervention, and supplemental assistance are available through referral arrangements with other area providers.

To ensure that needs are met, CHN collaborates with the Erie County Homeless Impact Committee, Greater Erie Community Action Committee Substance Abuse Program, Erie County MH/MR, Erie County Department of Health, St. Paul Lutheran Church Upper Room, The Sisters of St. Joseph, Community Shelter Services, Gateway Erie, Erie Criminal Justice System, Erie City Missions, Erie Salvation Army, Erie County Department of Public Welfare, Gaudenzia Crossroads, Community of Caring, and Mercy Center for Women.

Estimated homeless population: 1,900 Patients served: 1,060

Philadelphia Health Care for the Homeless Program

260 South Broad Street, 18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 985-2553
Fax: (267) 765-2325
Email: elaine@phmc.org
Web: www.phmc.org
Director: Richard J. Cohen, PhD
HCH Coordinator: Elaine R. Fox
Medical Director: Sandra Orlin, MSN
UDS Number: 031670

Project Description

Philadelphia Health Care for the Homeless Program, administered by Philadelphia Health Management Corporation, provides primary and behavioral health care services in Philadelphia and Delaware County.

The HCH program provides services at more than 40 shelters and day programs. Primary care services, including family planning, behavioral health, and social services, are offered at Mary Howard Health Center, two community health centers, shelter-based clinics, and transitional housing programs. The program manages an infection control program for shelters, training all staff and immunizing all children at the point of entry in the shelter system.

Linkages include Philadelphia's Health Department and Office of Emergency Shelters and Services, substance abuse programs, AIDS Activities Coordinating Office, Family Planning Council, hospitals, academic institutions, housing providers, domestic abuse programs, and homeless advocacy groups.

Statistics

Estimated homeless population: 25,000 Patients served: 9,529

ChesPenn Health Services
1300 West Ninth Street
Chester, PA 19013
Contact: Sandy Gallagher
Phone: (610) 874-6231 Ext. 241
Fax: (610) 876-1616
Email: chespenn@aol.com

Coordinating Office for Drug/Alcohol Abuse Programs
1101 Market Street, 8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Contact: Martin Levine
Phone: (215) 592-5405
Fax: (215) 685-5427

Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc.
1412 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Contact: Donald Lawrence
Phone: (215) 235-9600 Ext. 380
Fax: (215) 684-5360

Horizon House, Inc.
714 Market Street, Suite 409
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Contact: David Dunbeck
Phone: (215) 925-4070
Fax: (215) 925-0771

Interim House West
4150-52 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104-1037
Contact: Angie Alomar
Phone: (215) 871-0300
Fax: (215) 477-0244

Office of Mental Health
1101 Market Street, 7th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Contact: Joseph Faith
Phone: (215) 685-5474
Fax: (215) 685-4986

PHMC Health Connection
1035 West Berks Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Contact: Nancy Rothman / Donna Brian
Phone: (215) 765-6690
Fax: (215) 765-2506

Rising Sun Health Center
508 Adams Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
Contact: Ruth Reece / Caroline Zelenski
Phone: (215) 728-6404
Fax: (215) 728-0134

Primary Care Health Services - Health Care for the Homeless

7227 Hamilton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Phone: (412) 244-4775
Fax: (412) 244-5162
Email: homeless@pchspitt.org
Director: Wilford Payne
HCH Coordinator: Jennifer Williams, MSN, RN
Medical Director: David Hall, MD
UDS Number: 030440

Project Description

The Health Care for the Homeless Project (HCHP) serves a predominately urban population in the Greater Pittsburgh area, extending to the Mon Valley and Shenango Valley, with a large network of health professional volunteers.

HCHP provides health and health related services through on-site clinics at shelters, drop-in centers, transitional/bridge housing programs, and soup kitchens. Services include primary care, needs assessments, pharmacy services, gynecology, pediatrics, behavioral health including substance abuse, podiatry, dental, vision, and referrals to specialty services.

HCHP is part of a network of community based organizations serving individuals who are homeless. HCHP maintains strong working relationships with the Allegheny County Homeless Alliance, Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Salvation Army, various academic institutions and hospital systems, and numerous soup kitchens, shelters, and human service agencies.

Estimated homeless population: 2,300 Patients served: 6,169

Community Human Services, Corporation
374 Lawn Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Contact: Bea Caruso
Phone: (412) 621-4708
Fax: (412) 621-7137

Connect, Incorporated
300 Chamber Plaza
Charleroi, PA 15022-1607
Contact: William Leech
Phone: (724) 684-9000
Fax: (724) 684-6227

East Liberty Family Health Center
7171 Churchland Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Contact: David Hall
Phone: (412) 661-2802
Fax: (412) 661-8020

Family Links, Incorporated
250 Shady Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Contact: Joann Goodall
Phone: (412) 471-6160
Fax: (412) 471-6747

First Step Recovery Homes
330 Penny Street
McKeesport, PA 15132
Contact: Keith Giles
Phone: (412) 673-2114
Fax: (412) 673-1807

House of the Crossroads
2012 Centre Avenue, P.O. Box 2548
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Contact: Lawrence DeMarzo
Phone: (412) 281-5265
Fax: (412) 281-4397

Mercy Hospital / Operation Safety Net
1400 Locust Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Contact: Linda Sheets
Phone: (412) 232-7224
Fax: (412) 232-3726

Mon Yough Community Services
500 Walnut Street
McKeesport, PA 15132
Contact: LeRoy Hammond
Phone: (412) 675-1737
Fax: (412) 675-1731

Primary Health Net
100 Shenango Avenue, P.O. Box 716
Sharon, PA 16146
Contact: Mary Lynn Reid
Phone: (724) 342-3002
Fax: (724) 342-6616

Program for Health Care to Underserved Populations Montefiore Hospital
200 Lothrop Street, Suite 933W
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Contact: Thuy Bui
Phone: (412) 692-4494
Fax: (412) 692-4325

Salvation Army
865 West North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Contact: Paul Freyder
Phone: (412) 231-0500
Fax: (412) 231-7809

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC Presbyterian
3811 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Contact: Chris Laemmle
Phone: (412) 578-3250
Fax: (412) 578-7735

Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania

1084 Route 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Phone: (570) 825-8741
Fax: (570) 828-8990
Email: rhcmbzack@yahoo.com
Web: www.rhc1084.com
Director: Edward P. Michael
HCH Coordinator: Mary Zack
Medical Director: Gwen Galasso, MD
UDS Number: 030560

Project Description

Rural Health Corporation (RHC) serves a predominantly urban population of individuals and families who are homeless in Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding Greater Wyoming Valley in Luzerne County.

RHC provides primary care services as well as basic laboratory and pharmaceutical services at the RHC McKinney Clinic located at the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre. The service delivery model is a clinic setting incorporated into a multi-service center. Three clinic sessions are held each week, staffed by physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses, mental health/substance abuse outreach workers, and other support personnel, including volunteers. Residents from Wyoming Valley Health Care System's Family Practice Residency Program also provide patient care services as part of their community medicine rotation.

RHC is affiliated with Wyoming Valley Health Care System (WVHCS) through which emergency and inpatient hospital services are provided. Through linkage with WVHCS, additional support is provided for laboratory and pharmacy, specialty care, and diagnostic services. Other linkages include HelpLine (24-hour service for outreach and coordination of after hours assistance), Catholic Social Services (food, clothing, emergency shelter, and preparation for independent living for adolescents), Commission on Economic Opportunity (case management, housing, and benefit assistance), Domestic Violence Service Center (emergency shelter and transitional living for women and children), and Salvation Army/Kirby Family House (transitional living for families).

Estimated homeless population: 2,800 Patients served: 1,729

CHOICES
Nesbitt Memorial Hospital
562 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA 18074
Contact: Mary Miller
Phone: (570) 283-2388
Fax: (570) 288-0870

Community Counseling Services
110 South Penn Avenue
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Contact: Beth Hollinger
Phone: (570) 552-6118
Fax: (570) 522-6021

Volunteers in Service in Our Neighborhood (VISION)
77 Academy Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Contact: V. Kabacinski
Phone: (570) 825-7235
Fax: (570) 208-8830