HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS (HCH) IN MONTANA

Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) programs, are the only Federal programs with responsibility for addressing the primary health care needs of homeless people. These are funded under a 330 HRSA grant, (the same source for Health Center funding.) The program is designed to provide temporary medical services while homeless to individuals and families.

In Montana, Health Care for the Homeless services are offered by Yellowstone City-County Health Department, located in Billings, Montana. They are the grant recipient for HCH funding and the lead agency for HCH services in the state. Through sub-recipient agreements, HCH services are provided across a state-wide network encompassing Billings (Yellowstone County), Helena (Lewis and Clark County), Missoula (Missoula County) and Butte (Silver Bow County). Network participants join together in building a state-wide system of HCH providers and staff who provide consistent, high quality care to the homeless populations within their communities. HCH provides access to provider, nurse, case manager, outreach worker, substance abuse and mental health services.

For a listing of locations in Montana, see www.bphc.hrsa.gov/hchirc/pdfs/directory/MT06.pdf.

For further information on HCH services, please contact program manager, Judy Stewart at (406) 247-3292.