Understanding what resources are available for vulnerable populations is an important aspect of holistic patient care. Understanding what resources are available for vulnerable populations is an important aspect of holistic patient care. Understanding what resources are available for vulnerable populations is an important aspect of holistic patient care. Understanding what resources are available for vulnerable populations is an important aspect of holistic patient care.
The Salvation Army – Homeless shelter, grocery assistance/soup kitchen, rehab programs, after school programs, employment assistance. Government funded.
NET (North East Texas) Public Health Center for Healthy Living – Goal is to prevent illness, promote health, and protect the community. Low cost STD testing, Surveillance of emergency & disaster preparedness, affordable immunizations, monitors vital statistics, provides environmental health services. Sets patrons up with free preventative screens, diabetes education classes, substance abuse assistance, and smoking cessation assistance. Government funded.
P. A.T.H. – People Attempting To Help – not for profit organization that assists individuals with dental, medical, prescription, visual, food, rent, utilities, housing assistance.