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Project H.O.P.E. Homeless Needs Assessment Students: Danielle Miltz, Rutgers School of Health Professionals Ashley Odukoya, Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine Community Preceptor: James Comstock, LCSW, ACSW, Project H.O.P.E. Academic Preceptors: Jill Reichman, MPH, PA-C, University of Rutgers School of Health Related Professionals Danielle Cooley, DO, Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine Introduction to Camden Years ago, the bustling city of Camden was home to thriving corporations like RCA, Campbell’s soup, New York Shipbuilding Corp., and Esterbrook. With the end of the war, the tide turned in this “invincible” city. • A look at Camden now - Less than 50% graduate from high school - Plagued by violent crimes - High unemployment rates - Considered a food desert by the FDA But there is H.O.P.E. Project H.O.P.E. is a non-profit medical clinic that caters to the needs of a primarily homeless population. Since opening in 1993, Project H.O.P.E. has served over 11,000 homeless. Additionally 94% of the patients are below the poverty level and 44% had no insurance. Services provided at Project H.O.P.E: - Primary Health Care - Counseling for mental health and substance abuse - Referrals - Social Work services - Food packages for diabetics http://projecthopecamden.org http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/1205grad.htm http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_11_5YR_DP03 www.ucrdatatool.gov/Search/Crime/State/RunCrimeStatebyState.cfm http://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-access-research-atlas.aspx Being the “Bridge” Homeless Outreach: Working with the H.O.T. team Assisted with: -Handing out clothing -Providing food and personal goods -Educating community on Project H.O.P.E.’s services -Setting up appointments at the clinic -Computer literacy/email set-up for clients Outreach Locations: -Co-STAR, Oasis, Neighborhood Center, Tent City, Cathedral Kitchen, Camden Farmer’s Market Health Needs Assessment - Designed Health Needs Assessment -Surveyed more than 200 people in the community and at Project H.O.P.E. - Interviewed individuals about physical and mental health, substance abuse, housing, and other services needed Results 19 8 2 20 60 12 3 17 14 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Greatest Health Concern 49.20% 83.10% 0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% % of homeless who feel safe in their current living situation % of individuals with stable housing who feel safe in their current living situation 22.1% of individuals were victims of physical violence while homeless Our time at Project H.O.P.E. Working with Project H.O.P.E. has afforded an invaluable experience in working with an exceptional population, dedicated staff, and a hopeful community. Visited Emergency Room at least once in the past year Individuals diagnosed with a mental illness 38.70% 42.60% 39.80% 36.00% 37.00% 38.00% 39.00% 40.00% 41.00% 42.00% 43.00% Project H.O.P.E Outreach Total
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Project H.O.P.E. Homeless Needs Assessment Students: Danielle Miltz, Rutgers School of Health Professionals
Ashley Odukoya, Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine Community Preceptor: James Comstock, LCSW, ACSW, Project H.O.P.E.
Academic Preceptors: Jill Reichman, MPH, PA-C, University of Rutgers School of Health Related Professionals Danielle Cooley, DO, Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine
Introduction to Camden
Years ago, the bustling city of Camden was
home to thriving corporations like RCA,
Campbell’s soup, New York Shipbuilding
Corp., and Esterbrook. With the end of the
war, the tide turned in this “invincible” city.
• A look at Camden now
- Less than 50% graduate from high
school
- Plagued by violent crimes
- High unemployment rates
- Considered a food desert by the FDA
But there is H.O.P.E.
Project H.O.P.E. is a non-profit medical
clinic that caters to the needs of a
primarily homeless population. Since
opening in 1993, Project H.O.P.E. has
served over 11,000 homeless. Additionally
94% of the patients are below the poverty
level and 44% had no insurance.
Services provided at Project H.O.P.E:
- Primary Health Care
- Counseling for mental health and
substance abuse
- Referrals
- Social Work services
- Food packages for diabetics
http://projecthopecamden.org
http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/1205grad.htm
http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_11_5YR_DP03
www.ucrdatatool.gov/Search/Crime/State/RunCrimeStatebyState.cfm
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-access-research-atlas.aspx
Being the “Bridge”
Homeless Outreach:
Working with the H.O.T. team
Assisted with:
-Handing out clothing
-Providing food and personal goods
-Educating community on Project
H.O.P.E.’s services
-Setting up appointments at the clinic
-Computer literacy/email set-up for clients
Outreach Locations:
-Co-STAR, Oasis, Neighborhood Center,
Tent City, Cathedral Kitchen, Camden
Farmer’s Market
Health Needs Assessment
- Designed Health Needs Assessment
-Surveyed more than 200 people in the
community and at Project H.O.P.E.
- Interviewed individuals about physical
and mental health, substance abuse,
housing, and other services needed
Results
19
8 2
20
60
12
3
17 14
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Greatest Health Concern
49.20%
83.10%
0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00%
% of homeless who feelsafe in their current living
situation
% of individuals with stablehousing who feel safe in
their current living situation
22.1% of individuals were victims
of physical violence while
homeless Our time at Project H.O.P.E.
Working with Project
H.O.P.E. has afforded
an invaluable
experience in working
with an exceptional
population, dedicated
staff, and a hopeful
community.
Visited Emergency Room at
least once in the past year
Individuals diagnosed with a mental
illness
38.70%
42.60%
39.80%
36.00%
37.00%
38.00%
39.00%
40.00%
41.00%
42.00%
43.00%
Project H.O.P.E Outreach Total
