Health Care for the Homeless
Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) provides high-quality health services to patients who are experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa County.
Our team includes bilingual medical, dental, behavioral health, social support and administrative professionals who provide direct care and referrals for many services.
Our clinics are open and free to all who are experiencing homelessness, regardless of insurance or immigration status.
Read our FAQ for more information.
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Schedule
- Mobile clinics (No appointment required. First come, first serve basis)
- Dental clinics Appointments required, please call 925-608-5350
- Tuesdays and Thursdays at Respite Center, 2047 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord
- Wednesdays 8:00am - 3:00pm at Bay Area Rescue Mission, Richmond
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Services
Services provided at our clinics include:
- Basic medical care
- Tuberculosis testing and treatment
- Free, confidential, on-site infectious disease testing including STD and health screenings (such as for diabetes)
- Immunizations
- Assistance with wound and medication management
- Referral to mental health and substance use treatment
- One-on-one behavioral health therapeutic case management and referrals as needed
- Dental services (dental clinics only)
- Enrollment help for health insurance (Medi-Cal)
- Health education
- Connection to doctors and providers for ongoing primary care
- Outreach and community advocacy
- Linkages to General Assistance, CalFresh and other benefits
- Referrals to vision services
Call 925-608-5300 to make a clinic appointment, or 925-608-5350 for a dental appointment.
Contra Costa Health Services advice nurse is available on a 24-hour basis, including weekends and holidays, if you need non-emergency medical advice or information. Call 1-877-661-6230 and press 1.
If you believe you are having a medical or mental health emergency, call 911.
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About Us
Our mission is to improve the health of the homeless population in Contra Costa County by increasing access to health care with a team-oriented approach to health care that focuses on harm reduction and integration of behavioral and medical services.
Our vision is that all persons experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa County can access comprehensive health care services to improve health status, effectively manage any chronic conditions and thrive as community members.
Contra Costa Health Care for the Homeless was named a 2018 Health Center Quality Leader by the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Partners
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Please see our new Respite Center Referral electronic submission form below.
(Note: Faxed referrals are no longer accepted)
Respite Center
Clients are ONLY admitted when discharged from a hospital/health center or skilled nursing facility; walk-ins are not accepted.
The Philip Dorn Respite Center, located in Concord, is a respite care program for homeless adults who are discharging from local hospitals and require medical stabilization services. Respite care refers to recuperative services for those homeless persons who may not meet medical criteria for hospitalization, but who are too sick or medically vulnerable to reside in an emergency shelter and cannot be returned to the streets. Clients are ONLY admitted when discharged from a hospital; walk-ins are not accepted. This program is a joint effort between Health Care for the Homeless and the Division of Health, Housing & Homeless Services.
The primary goal of this program and all emergency housing programs is to get homeless persons off the street and help them achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency.
The primary goal of this program and all emergency housing programs is to get homeless persons off the street and help them achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency.
Criteria for Admissions
- Must be homeless or lack adequate housing to support recovery.
- Must have a medical condition that can be effectively addressed within a limited amount of time, ≤ 6 weeks.
- Must be ≥ 18 years old.
- Must be willing and able to comply with C.C.C. Shelter and Medical Respite rules and agree to admission.
- Must be able to perform all activities of daily living independently, including taking own medications.
- Must be independently mobile and able to self-transfer in and out of bed.
- Must be independent with wound care, or need assistance less than 4 times a week, or have Home Health nursing provided.
- Must be continent of urine and stool.
- Must not have received benzodiazepine for alcohol withdrawal in past 24 hours.
- Must be alert and oriented.
- Must not require IV therapy or other skilled nursing care.
- Must be behaviorally appropriate for a group setting.
Electronic Respite Referral Form
For hospitals, health centers or skilled nursing facilities only.
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Choosing Change
The Choosing Change program provides medication-assisted treatment and recovery support for patients who have opiate use disorder.
Call the Behavioral Health Access Line at 1-800-846-1652 or talk to your doctor about how to get a referral.
See more information about Choosing Change.
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Co-Applicant Governing Board
The mission of the Health Care for the Homeless Co-Applicant Board is to oversee, guide and assist the program in its efforts to deliver high quality health care to a diverse and medically underserved community.
Meetings
All our meetings are open to the public. The Health Care for the Homeless Co-Applicant Board meets the third Wednesday of every month at 1220 Morello Ave. Martinez, CA 94553 on the 2nd floor in the "Walker" room from 11:00-12:30pm. These meetings focus on governance and oversight of the Health Care for the Homeless program and services, partners, processes, and policy. If you are interested in attending the Health Care for the Homeless Co-Applicant Governing Board meeting virtually, please reach out to gabriella.quintana@cchealth.org for the virtual meeting information.
ADA Accommodations: The Council will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend meetings. Please email gabriella.quintana@cchealth.org at least 72 hours before the meeting.
See the below tabs for meeting details, member information and approved policies.
Interested in becoming a member?
Board members are Contra Costa residents of diverse backgrounds who contribute their time, expertise and ideas to ensure that HCH remains a strong organization committed to improving the health of the county's homeless population.
If you are interested in applying to become a member of the Health Care for the Homeless Co-Applicant Governing Board, please complete an application and send to gabriella.quintana@cchealth.org
- Co-Applicant Board Bylaws
- Agreement between CCHS and Health Care for the Homeless Co-Applicant Board
- Co-Applicant Board Roster
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Contact
Contact Health Care for the Homeless at hch@cchealth.org or 925-608-5300.
Mailing address:
Health Care for the Homeless
2500 Bates Ave, Suite B
Concord, CA 94520
