Integrative Journal of Global Health

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Homelessness And Healthcare

To the point where homeless people have been able to access the necessary health care services, they rely on emergency rooms, clinics, hospitals and other facilities that serve the poor. Poor people (with or without a home) face many barriers to accessing health care. For homeless people there are other obstacles. Recognition of the special needs of the health care of the homeless has spurred the development of specialized services for them. In viewing and describing these health care and health-related services, one must be aware of the unique situation of the homeless, as well as the composition of the communities in which such services have developed. Despite the differences between the homeless or the regional variations in services, nonetheless, the homeless are at higher risk for certain diseases, have more difficulty accessing health care, and are more difficult to treat than other people, all because they are homeless. Similarly, efforts to provide mental and mental health care services, apart from differences in areas such as history, funding levels, and type of support, also have some commonalities. They simply turned away from adversity rather than growing as part of a well-thought-out plan. They often bring services to the homeless rather than wait for them to come in; increasingly, they rely on public funding because the issue has grown to a level that is not supported by the private sector.

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