Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
December 12, Vol. 07-194

Basic Medical Information for Non-Medical Providers

Basic Medical Information for Non-Medical Providers Health problems cause homelessness, and homelessness causes health problems. Because homelessness complicates efforts to treat health problems, it is important for service providers and outreach workers to have a basic understanding of these issues.

Assessing Health, Promoting Wellness: A Guide for Non-Medical Providers of Care for People Experiencing Homelessness (Kraybill & Morrison, 2007) was developed jointly by SAMHSA's Homelessness Resource Center and the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program. Below are excerpts from this soon to be published guide.

Features

Homelessness and Health Care: Fundamental Issues Numerous factors complicate efforts when providing health care to people who are homeless. Specific issues are identified and briefly discussed here.

First Aid Supplies

Check out the essentials you will need in a first aid kit.

Are You Sick?

What do you need to look for when people are sick? Here are some tips for the non-medical provider.

Focus on Oral Health; Judith Allen, DMD Oral health care is linked to a person's overall wellness and their self-esteem.

Listen to Judith Allen, DMD as she talks about providing dental care to individuals who are homeless.

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