Health Care for the Homeless
Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) provides health care services for homeless individuals and families throughout Maricopa County. We deliver quality health care to homeless people through street outreach, integrated primary care, mental health services, substance abuse services, case management, and nutrition services.
Services
We offer the following services:
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Medical treatment
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Nutrition counseling
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Substance abuse treatment
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Mental health services
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Case management
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Referrals for additional social services
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Emergency, transitional, and permanent housing
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Employment assistance
Location
The Health Care for the Homeless clinic is located on 12th Avenue, south of Madison Street in Phoenix.
220 S. 12th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Clinic Hours
| Monday |
7:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Closed 11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Tuesday |
7:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Closed 11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Wednesday |
7:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Closed 11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Thursday |
9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Closed 11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Friday |
7:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Closed 11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
2005 HCH Client Statistics |
| Type of Encounter |
Number of Encounters |
Number of Clients |
| Medical Service |
12,456 |
4,523 |
| Case Management |
9,025 |
2,566 |
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*Medical service clients represent approximately 30% of the identified homeless population of Maricopa County. |
Human Services Campus (HSC)
The Health Care for the Homeless clinic is located on the Human Services Campus (HSC) in downtown Phoenix. The HSC represents a regional approach to addressing the needs of the homeless population. In conjunction with the Maricopa Association of Governments, representatives from the public and private sectors have come together to identify the unmet needs within the homeless population. This collaborative effort focuses on meeting those needs in an effective and efficient manner, and centralizing key services.
Due to our location at the HSC, we are able to coordinate with other major providers of diverse services: