Every day, thousands of New Yorkers live on the streets and subways with a lack of access to medical care, including mental health or substance abuse services. There is a day in August designed to raise awareness of their plight and provide much-needed healthcare services.
August 9 is Healthcare for the Homeless Day, and began Healthcare For The Homeless Week, and The Salvation Army of Greater New York wants to highlight the ongoing needs of our city’s unhoused individuals. Some services the organization offers on a year-round basis are:
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Nutritious meals served at local Salvation Army community centers
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Free showers in partnership with Shower Power, a nonprofit committed to providing self-care resources, hygiene kits, and access to mobile showers
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Access to cooling centers when the city is under heat advisory (provided by The Salvation Army in partnership with the New York City Emergency Management)
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Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, and Pediatric Care in partnership with Care For The Homeless
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Opioid overdose prevention program at six locations and through mobile outreach
The Salvation Army is also part of the Rescue Alliance, a coalition of New York City non-profit organizations committed to serving New Yorkers experiencing homelessness. Member organizations include Bowery Mission, City Relief, and Hope for New York.
Banner Image: Homeless man. image Credit -Kasun Chamara
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The Salvation Army annually helps more than 30 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,000 centers of operation around the country. In 2021, The Salvation Army was ranked No. 2 on the list of "America's Favorite Charities" by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.