Pilot seeks to improve the health of people experiencing homelessness and reduce the cost of care BOSTON — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $5.2 million in grants for partnerships between health care agencies and community-based organizations that provide services to people experiencing homelessness. This is part of a new medical respite pilot program that will provide individuals experiencing homelessness a safe space to recover after a hospital visit. Respite locations will offer 40 beds of temporary housing with clinical supports while program participants receive assistance in finding suitable long-term housing.
https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-awards-52-million-in-grants-as-part-of-medical-respite-pilot-program-for-people-experiencing-homelessness Pilot seeks to improve the health of people experiencing homelessness and reduce the cost of care
BOSTON — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $5.2 million in grants for partnerships between health care agencies and community-based organizations that provide services to people experiencing homelessness. This is part of a new medical respite pilot program that will provide individuals experiencing homelessness a safe space to recover after a hospital visit. Respite locations will offer 40 beds of temporary housing with clinical supports while program participants receive assistance in finding suitable long-term housing.