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A MEDICAL HOME, EVEN ON THE STREET
Central Health Grows And Stretches Out To Address Homelessness
Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, is making healthcare better for all in this community, especially those who need it most. That includes thousands of residents who lack safe and stable housing, a crisis that’s vexed local leaders and stretched social services to the breaking point.
Poor health is a huge contributor to Austin’s homelessness crisis. People who are sick can’t work and pay rent. Living without stable housing is unsafe and exposes people to myriad health hazards.
Many who are living in shelters or on the streets already have unmanaged chronic health conditions, compounded by trauma. Due to their living situation, their health just gets worse. Even people who have been moved into supportive housing may end up returning to the streets if their needs for healthcare are not properly met.
Useful resources for facts, figures, and background info about the Central Health system. Reach out to us via the Contact page if you still have questions you’d like answered.
Enabling Legislation (Ch. 281, Health and Safety Code)
2018 Germane Solutions Performance Review
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