Valley Homeless HealthCare Program (VHHP) Valley Health Center at Alexian, 2101 Alexian Dr. Suite D, San Jose, CA 95116 Valley Health Center at Homefirst Shelter, 2011 Little Orchard St., San Jose, CA 95125. We provide medical care, social work, and psychology services in a mobile clinic. Referrals are often made to Valley Medical Center for. VA » Health Care » Tennessee Valley Healthcare System » Health Care Services » Homeless Veterans. TVHS Homeless Veterans Program. Homeless Veterans Hotline 1-877-424-3838 Healthcare for Homeless Veterans Walk-In Clinic Nashville VA Mental Health Annex - Mon -Fri 9:00am to 3:00 pm. She is also part of the treatment team at Valley Homeless Healthcare Program where she provides individual therapy, supervises graduate students, and facilitates health psychology groups. Her specialties include treatment for complex trauma and helping individuals cope with grief and loss. Program Recognizes Collaboration Between Police Department and Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health Arlington Heights is receiving a Community Partnership award from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for a Homeless Outreach Program that is a collaborative effort between the Police Department and Alexian Brothers. CHDP Orthodontia Clinic; Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC). Capitola and Scotts Valley) along with homeless housing and services providers, and acts as the local Continuum of Care. HAP contributors account for approximately $2.3 Million each year for housing subsidy and supportive services. Homeless Persons' Health.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2012
CONTACT: Joy Alexiou 408.885.4164
Events Raise Awareness of Daily Life of Homeless Residents
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. --As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, it is an important time to pause and reflect on what to be thankful for. Over 10% of San Jose's residents live below the poverty line, and thousands of people will be homeless in our community this holiday season.
In honor of National Hunger and Homeless Awareness week, the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program (VHHP) will be holding a number of events to raise awareness about the daily lives and struggles of our homeless neighbors.
- Tuesday, November 13 12-1pm at Senter and Story Road Lunch will be served to homeless individuals at a homeless encampment near Coyote Creek. In addition to serving lunch, volunteers from VHHP will also offer flu shots and hand out toiletries.
- Wednesday, November 14 12-1pm at Santa Clara County Office 70 W. Hedding St. The work of homeless residents will be featured in an Art Show. Tours of the Mobile Medical Unit will also be conducted, and VHHP staff and volunteers will offer information about their services to the homeless.
- Friday, November 16th 9am -1pm at St. Joseph's Cathedral, 80 S. Market Street A downtown Health Fair will be held for uninsured, low-income, homeless residents offering free flu shots, free haircuts, free glucose and cholesterol screening. The event is sponsored by Supervisor David Cortese and Gardner Health Care.
- Friday, November 16th, 12-1 pm at VMC Cafeteria Conference Room An award winning documentary 'Food Stamped' will be shown. This documentary features a couple attempting to eat a healthy, well balanced diet for a week on a food stamped budget.
Statistics about homelessness in SCC and US
Close to 2 million Americans experience homelessness each year. Based on the 2011 Santa Clara County Census and Survey, 7045 homeless individuals were identified in the 2011 point-in time count. One in four surveyed cited job loss as their primary cause of homelessness. It is estimated that 18,272 persons experience homelessness annually in Santa Clara County. Based on the 2010 US Census population profile, this figure represents 1% of the population of Santa Clara County. The largest group of homeless individuals in SCC were while males between 31 and 60 years old.
About Valley Homeless Healthcare Program
The Valley Homeless Healthcare Program (VHHP) has been nationally recognized for providing access to high quality, comprehensive health care services to the homeless of our community. VHHP provides primary medical care, behavioral health issues social services.
For nearly a decade, VHHP has been the 'one stop shop' providing care at various sites including the Valley Homeless Clinic on Alexian, the homeless shelter clinic, the medical respite center, and through the medical mobile unit that brings care to homeless individuals. The program has shown significant increase in primary care access, especially to those individuals who cannot access services in a traditional healthcare setting.
Alexian Clinic Valley Homeless Healthcare Programs
FOR REPORTERS: If you are interested in covering any of these events, please contact Joy Alexiou to make arrangements to connect with staff and conduct interviews and filming.
Valley Homeless Healthcare Program
Joy Alexiou's Contact Information: Office: 408-885-4164; Cell: 408-595-2936 or joy.alexiou@hhs.sccgov.org
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