What is Shelter-Based Care?

Shelter-based care is a CDPH-funded program that partners with Lawndale Chistian Health Center to provide healthcare, substance use treatment, and mental health services to persons experiencing homelessness in shelters and drop-in centers across the city. Christian Zamarriego (Projects Administration in Behavioral Health Bureau with CDPH) speaks with Dr. Tom Huggett (Medical Director – Mobile Health, Lawndale Christian Health Center) about the context for shelter-based care, how the services provided might differ from those in a traditional hospital setting, and why this program is important.