HEALTH ASSISTANCE PROJECT

In FY 2005, more than half of Central Iowa Shelter’s guests, or nearly 850 men and women, reported their primary reason for becoming homeless was due to one or more of the following issues: chemical dependency or addiction, physical and/or mental disabilities and family or personal illness.

The goal of the expanded Health Assistance Project is to improve access to primary and preventive health care and related services for physically vulnerable, mentally ill and chemically dependent homeless women and men who arrive at the shelter each year.

The project provides:
1) A weekly on-site medical clinic staffed by Primary Health Care;
2) Monthly, on-site visits by Broadlawns Dental Clinic for examinations and evaluations;
3) Transit assistance for preventive and primary healthcare and follow-up;
4) Placement assistance and referrals for Social Security Insurance, Medicare, handicap     accessible housing, veterans’ benefits and other supportive medical services;
5) Daytime sheltering options and noontime meals for health-impaired guests; and
6) A Health Assistance Fund to assist guests with prescription and over-the-counter     medications, oral health treatment and services, eye care and vision aids;     HIV/STD/AIDS/Hepatitis testing, and similar items and services.

TOP NEEDS LIST 

Cash Donations, Bus Tokens,
Aspirin, Antacid, Band-aids, Tylenol,
Travel-size Shampoo and Soap, Washcloths
Blankets, Pillows, Socks, Underwear,
 Toothbrushes, Razors, Combs, Personal-size Deodorant,
Feminine Hygiene Products (no plastic applicators)
Laundry Detergent and Bleach, Coffee,
Commercial Mop Buckets/Cotton Mops

REMINDER: CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ARE AN OPTION
FOR CENTRAL IOWA SHELTER DONORS!

Central Iowa Shelter now has the capacity to accept credit card donations through PayPal. You do NOT need a PayPal account for this. Just click on the Donate button below.

The customary forms of payment such as cash, check,
money order, or stock transfer are still available.