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Results
- Since opening in October 2003, we’ve
provided safe shelter and medical care for almost 700 sick, homeless
people.
- We’ve also prevented the
re-hospitalization of 88% of respite clients for unresolved health
conditions/complications compared to 54% pre-Respite.
- We are highly successful at retaining
clients in the program until medical recovery is complete compared
to a US Government HHS Pilot Study of 10 homeless respites across
the country, (78% CRC vs. 41% nationally)
- In the past 18 months we’ve discharged 74%
of our clients to more stable housing or treatment after recovery is
complete, compared to 29% nationally.
Ben's Story
After a tragic accident that shattered his shoulder
and left him unable to work, Ben lost his apartment and found himself at
a homeless shelter. The doctors at the hospital had told him he
might lose his arm. Several surgeries and many months of healing
were his only hope.
Despite the pain and possible further damage to his shoulder and arm, he
had to remove his bandage each day to wear a coat because the shelter
was closed during the day.
Fortunately, Ben was referred to the Center for Respite Care shortly
after it opened. The care and coordination provided by the staff
at the Respite enabled Ben to make it through the reconstructive
surgeries at the hospital, saving his arm. After his shoulder and
arm were finally healed, Ben left the Respite for the last time and
moved again into his own apartment.
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