Health Care for the Homeless Information Resource Center
Description:
The Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) program is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS),and authorized under Section 330(h)of the Health Centers Consolidation Act of 1996, as amended. Discretionary grants to public and nonprofit private entities support the development and operation of families who are homeless and to individuals who were prevously homeless while they are in transitional housing. Required services are outlined under sections 330(b)and 330(h) and include the following: primary care; substance abuse services; provision of or arrangements for emergency health services; referral for inpatient hospitalization; provision of or referral to mental health services; case management services; outreach services; entitlement eligibility assistance; and supplemental and/or additional services. (United States Department of Health and Human Services.)
Date Retrieved:
4/6/2007
Type of Resource:
Website
Organization:
Health Care for the Homeless Information Resource Center
Date Issued:
2007
Phone:
301-594-4303