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1 big thing: Mobile opioid treatment
A mobile medical unit is bringing substance-use treatment directly to some of Portland’s unhoused residents as a way to eliminate barriers to care in a city struggling with an addiction and overdose epidemic — and it has expansion in its sights.
On the frontlines of health care, demand is growing for community health workers
One community health worker who credits Takeda’s technology with helping his work become more sustainable is Joe Calderon, a former inmate who served 17 years in prison who has made it his mission to build better outcomes for people in his California community while supporting his family.
City Provides Homeless Update, Announces New Partnerships and Resources
The City Council received an update on homelessness in Culver City. Tevis Barnes, Housing and Human Services Director, introduced a new initiative in partnership with Urban Alchemy. The “LOVE Team” — Leading Outreach with Valued Engagement — is a dedicated outreach team focused on approaching and supporting individuals experiencing homelessness.
San Francisco’s Big Bet on The Real World
“Trash tells a story,” said Lou Hammonds, Director of Community-Based Public Safety Programs for Urban Alchemy, whom we met at Mint Plaza during the subscriber-only tour in San Francisco last week.
Portland man leaves homelessness to help others through nonprofit work
A man who spent a decade homeless in North Portland is now housed and working at a tiny home village just feet away from where he used to live out of a tent.
HEART Birmingham hits the streets to address homeless concerns
Homelessness is still a concern in Birmingham. On Jan. 6, HEART (Homeless Engagement Assistance Response Team) launched to address those concerns.
Birmingham Council Approves $2.6M for Homeless Shelters, Services
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved two contracts totaling $2.69 million in which two groups will provide shelter and support services to residents experiencing homelessness.
Impact of L.A. County’s wildfire evacuations ripples into Skid Row
Two weeks ago, she was approached by members of the CIRCLE program, which is aimed at addressing calls for service involving homeless people. She agreed to go to the Weingart Center on Skid Row for a place to stay.
Heart Response Team launches in Birmingham
Recently, Urban Alchemy launched HEART, which is the Birmingham Homeless Engagement Assistance Response Team.
Urban Alchemy mobilizes team to reach out to Birmingham homeless; cold weather makes it urgent
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said there are currently 350 homeless people on the streets of the city, and this week many of them are shivering and trying to stay warm.
Urban Alchemy announces launch of HEART response team in Birmingham
Urban Alchemy announced the official launch of the Birmingham Homeless Engagement Assistance Response Team (HEART), a community-based public safety program focused on people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and/or mental health crises.
City of Birmingham officially launches HEART program to help homeless people find resources
350.
That’s the number of people without housing across the city of Birmingham. A city initiative hopes to change that, though, and it’s coming just in time, ahead of the expected cold weather later this week.