Circle the City Downtown Medical Respite Center

Eligibility:

People ages 18 and older who are homeless or imminently homeless who are currently hospitalized or being treated in a hospital emergency room and have nowhere to go after being discharged and will need assistance with care after leaving the hospital. Must have acute or active medical needs that are likely to improve within 4-6 weeks, or needs end of life care. Must be behaviorally appropriate to live in group setting, adhere to facility rules, and participate in own care.

Intake Process:

Call; email; referrals from medical team, community outreach, or family (hospital social workers and case managers can assist with the process); visit website

Description:

Provides medical respite for people experiencing homelessness who are discharged from a hospital after treatment of a serious illness or major surgery. Individuals do not need health insurance to receive services through medical respite program.

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm administration; 24-hours services

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English; others available

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Address Listings

Contacts

Phone Numbers

http://www.circlethecity.org

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Date of Official Change:

February 1, 2023