Healthcare for the Homeless Program

Healthcare for the Homeless Program Overview

The Cincinnati Health Network is a system of health care and supportive service providers that create a seamless continuum of care for people experiencing homelessness in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.   CHN offers a comprehensive program of primary medical and mental health services, substance abuse addictions treatment, respite care, and referrals to dental and other health services. The Cincinnati Health Network, through the Health Care for the Homeless Program, partners with experienced organizations and community providers to address the gaps in service delivery and improve the overall health status of those experiencing homelessness.

As the only Federally Qualified Health Center in this area dedicated exclusively to meeting the complex health care needs of homeless individuals and families and recognized as a Patient Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), CHN plays a critical role in serving over 10,000 patients annually.

Healthcare for the Homeless Program Services

The Cincinnati Health Network offers Walk-in, Same-day, and Scheduled Appointments; sees patients regardless of their ability to pay; takes Medicaid, Medicare, and other types of insurance and regardless of the patient’s housing status, will provide assistance to those seeking health care services.

Ryan White Part C HIV/AIDS (CHN Collaborative Partner) Services/Locations

Caracole, Inc.
Caracole operates a variety of housing opportunities for People Living with HIV (PLWH) from a Shelter Plus Care program to rapid re-housing and permanent supportive housing opportunities. Caracole is also a RW Part B provider, offering medical case management and other supportive services to over 1500 individuals annually. Over the last year, Caracole has taken over the state funded HIV testing program originally operated by Planned Parenthood. This organization also operates a 340B pharmacy for 153 PLWH receiving their case management services. Call: 513-761-1480 - http://caracole.org/

Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center (MATEC)
A Ryan White Part F program, the local performance site of MATEC program provides training, technical assistance and capacity building support to local clinical providers interested in HIV care. Call: 312-996-1373 - http://www.matec.info/programs/ohio

Cincinnati Health Department
Operates 5 Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout the City of Cincinnati and provides Sexually Transmitted Infection screening and limited HIV testing. Patients with positive test results care referred to RW Part C program for care. Call: 513-357-7320 - https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/health/

Hamilton County Public Health Department
This county Health Department provides HIV and TB testing and provides efficient and accurate data reporting on HIV incidence and prevalence. Call: 513-946-7800 - https://www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org/

IV-C.H.A.R.I.S
Provides outreach and faith-based prevention counseling, Evidence-Based Interventions and HIV Counseling/Testing/Referral. Call: 513-542-9730 - https://www.4charis.org/

Central Community Mental Health Board (CCHB)
The CCHB operates the Early Prevention Intervention Program and provides prevention, outreach and group and individual support for MSM particularly for African American men. Call: 513-559-2940 - http://cchbinc.com/