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Mental Health Services: Reaching The Homeless, Gurdeep Mann
Mental Health Services: Reaching The Homeless, Gurdeep Mann
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Abstract
Background: Serious mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorder (SUD) are two common findings among the majority of those experiencing homelessness in the Stanislaus County.
Local Problem: Emergency shelters typically do not provide mental health services on-site, however, a collaboration between First Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center (FBH) and We Care Program Turlock (WCPT) was established to provide mental health services on-site.
Method: The WCPT case manager as part of a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement project implemented Assertive Outreach Model interventions to increase utilization of mental health services and established long-term relationships.
Interventions: Frequent contact with …