Many times, we focus on building relationships with people who are experiencing homelessness. Then, when they are ready for a change, they know who to contact.
The Outreach Team also provides community education around issues of homelessness and the safest ways in working with the population. We are available to meet with business owners and other community members about these difficult issues.
Last, but certainly not least, our Outreach Team operates a Syringe Services Program. We are able to provide syringe access and disposal, safer sex supplies, Naloxone, overdose prevention and response training, wound care and abscess prevention supplies, resources and referrals to other community agencies, camping, hygiene, and other emergency supplies. We also use this service as an engagement tool to build relationships and speak with people about housing and other services.