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JWCH Gives L.A. Hospitals a Place to Send Homeless
Seven private L.A. hospitals have contracts with JWCH to accept their homeless patients. Read story.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Post Hospital Stay Is Whirlwind of Beds, Programs
Third story in a series on what happens to homeless people after a hospital stay. Read story.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Santa Clara Hospitals Give Homeless a Respite
The new program saved the county's hospitals 783 bed days in two years. Read story.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Demonizing the Homeless?
Council candidates bristle at Cathy Murillo's characterization. Read story.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Where Do the Homeless Heal?
Here’s part one of a report on what happens to homeless people in Santa Barbara when they are discharged from Cottage Hospital. Read story.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
County Responds to Grand Jury Report
Assistant to CEO Chandra Waller will compare the cost of status quo to the cost housing and treatment for homeless mentally ill inmates. Read story.
Friday, October 7, 2011
ADMHS' Performance Measures Criticized
Families say in times of crisis mentally ill are usually sloughed off on law enforcement. Read story.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Riviera a Rare Resource for Dually-Diagnosed
The program graduates between 12 and 15 clients annually into permanent housing. Read story.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Pre-Obama Care Plan To Aid Homeless
The LIHP plan is part of the “Bridge to Reform,” which is helping states and counties prepare for Obama Care. Read story.
Monday, September 19, 2011
City Endorses Merging Homeless Agencies
The idea behind the consolidation is to spur efficiency of housing the 100 most vulnerable homeless. Read story.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Three Agencies and Footwork Yielded Faulkner’s Housing
Mental Health Association offered a second unit to Common Ground Santa Barbara. Read story.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Faulkner’s Homeless Days Draw to a Close
Faulkner survived an advanced case of skin cancer with help from volunteer medical group. Read story.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Common Ground S.B. Readying Second Volunteer Army
The subcommittee is planning a training course for volunteers wanting to support newly housed homeless. Read story.
Friday, September 2, 2011
SCHAC Focuses on Homeless Peoples' Possessions
The advisory panel’s report will suggest changes to SBPD and Sheriff’s Department procedures. Read story.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Aldana: An Advocate Not Opposed to Weeding and Picking-Up Litter
City Council candidate says his candidacy will attract disaffected voters back to the polls. Read story.
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