Comprehensive Homeless Access to Nontraditional Clinical Experiences (CHANCE)
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Description
The goal of Comprehensive Homeless Access to Nontraditional Clinical Experiences (CHANCE) is to facilitate a connection between mental health services and homeless adults living in Syracuse, New York.
A program coordinator helps individuals transition from psychiatric inpatient units and correctional facilities into various shelters. Staff at these shelters receive training through the CHANCE program. CHANCE also contracts with nurses who conduct medical assessments and client and staff education, have a frequent presence at the shelters to establish familiarity and relationship building, and monitor medications and injections as ordered. A psychiatrist is also available to provide services to patients.
A program coordinator helps individuals transition from psychiatric inpatient units and correctional facilities into various shelters. Staff at these shelters receive training through the CHANCE program. CHANCE also contracts with nurses who conduct medical assessments and client and staff education, have a frequent presence at the shelters to establish familiarity and relationship building, and monitor medications and injections as ordered. A psychiatrist is also available to provide services to patients.
Goal / Mission
The goal of CHANCE is to facilitate a connection between mental health services and homeless individuals.
Results / Accomplishments
In 2009, 2,182 homeless individuals were served through the CHANCE program.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, Onondaga County Department of Mental Health, the Syracuse Rescue Mission, and the Salvation Army
Primary Contact
742 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 448-2700
http://www.sjhsyr.org/sjhhc/stj_patient_3.asp?id=4...
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 448-2700
http://www.sjhsyr.org/sjhhc/stj_patient_3.asp?id=4...
Topics
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
Organization(s)
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, Onondaga County Department of Mental Health, the Syracuse Rescue Mission, and the Salvation Army
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
Syracuse, NY
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Target Audience
Adults