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For Hospital Social Workers
For Hospital Social Workers
Medical respite provides short term residential care for people experiencing homelessness and recovering from an acute health condition.
People in a medical respite program have a temporary place to live while receiving care for their recovery, as well as support finding a permanent housing option.
General Referral Guideline
General Referral Guideline
Eligibility Requirements:
Currently experiencing homelessness
Primary diagnosis is medical
Experiencing acute medical needs which can be associated with a chronic condition
Can live independently without medical assistance
Disqualifiers
Self-referrals
Active suicidal or homicidal thoughts
Stable chronic medical conditions or an absence of medical need
For more information on medical respite beds in Illinois please visit the Illinois Medical Respite Network Guide published by the Illinois Public Health Institute.
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