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To create a safe, trusting, and respectful environment for serving homeless
people.
La Familia Healthcare for the Homeless is a federally funded project
providing primary medical care, mental health, substance abuse, dental care,
case management, transportation, and outreach services for homeless
individuals in Santa Fe County.
Healthcare for the Homeless is the result of cooperation among area
nonprofits that are already dealing individually with issues related to
homelessness. The collaborators include St. Vincent
Hospital, St. Elizabeth Shelter,
Life Link/La Luz Shelter, Youth Shelters and Family Services, Esperanza
Shelter for Battered Families, St. John’s
Soup Kitchen, Community Guidance
Center, and the Salvation Army.
Healthcare for the Homeless is always looking for items
such as those listed below. These donated
items can be dropped off at the Healthcare for the Homeless office located at
818 Camino Sierra Vista, or by calling 988-1742.
Water Bottles
Socks
Hats with a Brim
Sunscreen
White T-Shirts
Small Medical Kits
Sunglasses
Personal Hygiene Items such as
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Combs
Deodorant
Dental Floss
Soaps
Shaving Cream and Razors
Hair Shampoo
Hair Conditioner
Mouthwash

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