About Patients Experiencing Homelessness
Homelessness in California has reached an emergency level with more than 170,000 people in crisis. Hospitals are on the front lines as teams of social workers, case managers, nurses, doctors, and others work to care for, and safely discharge, patients experiencing homelessness. Hospitals are addressing complex social needs with food, clothing, medication, connections to community services, and more. Just as the reasons for homelessness are multi-faceted, it’s critical that others support and care for these individuals. Elected officials, the business community, nonprofits, and social service organizations all must help address the crisis.
5 Things To Know: 2025 Annual Point-in-Time Count Volunteer Portals Now Open
This region’s 2025 Annual Point-in-Time Count (PITC) events are taking place at the end of January, and volunteer registration for each is open. Imperial County’s PITC, run by the Imperial Valley Continuum of Care Council, is happening Jan. 24-25; it is followed by San Diego County’s PITC on Jan. 30, conducted by the Regional Task […]
5 Things To Know: #WeAllCount Volunteers Needed
The purpose of #WeAllCount, also known as the annual Point-in-Time Count (PITC), is to collect data on the needs of people experiencing homelessness in our community. This count also provides an opportunity to increase awareness of homelessness and spark action around resolving homelessness. Volunteer registration is now open for the 2025 #WeAllCount happening in locations […]
5 Things To Know: Registration Is Open for Two Runaway & Homeless Youth “Walk and Rally” Events Happening This Month
5 Things To Know: Free Street Medicine Continuing Education Course Offered
Clinicians, non-clinicians, peers, and administrators interested in street medicine or better care for individuals experiencing homelessness are invited to register for the San Diego Street Medicine Foundations training from Oct. 16-18. Held at San Diego City College, the three-day, continuing medical education-accredited course focuses on delivering primary care to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in their lived […]
5 Things To Know: Free Course for Social Workers: Supporting Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness
The Homeless and Housing Resource Center has developed a free virtual course highlighting the unique challenges faced by older adults experiencing homelessness, with a focus on individuals with substance use disorders or serious mental illness. The course also shares individuals’ personal experiences with homelessness and the experiences of those who work with older adults experiencing homelessness. The National Association of Social Workers has accredited this course for two continuing education units.