The MVP program shelter and medical services to seniors, veterans, and the medically frail who are experiencing homelessness.
Medically Vulnerable People (MVP) Shelter & Program
Description:
The Medically Vulnerable People program provides a non-congregate shelter and wrap-around services for the medically frail, seniors, and veterans who are experiencing homelessness. Wrap-around services for clients staying at the shelter include three meals per day, medical case management, housing case management, an on-site nurse, and EMTs and medical services provided by the Fourth Street Clinic. The program serves up to 168 clients (2 clients per room).
Eligibility:
Seniors, veterans, and the medically frail. MVP is not a skilled nursing facility.
Clients must be able to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom and manage their own medications.
Clients must be able to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom and manage their own medications.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Not a walk-in facility. Clients may receive a referral by walking into the Weigand Center (Catholic Community Services) M - F 8:30-11:30 am & 12:30 - 3 pm. Referrals can be obtained from the Fourth Street Clinic and other homeless resource centers.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:
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