Mercy Care's Street Medicine program

Georgia

Mercy Care's Street Medicine program deploys a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare providers into communities to engage with homeless individuals least likely to seek help. Team members treat minor ailments and chronic conditions in addition to providing referrals and to social services that help people find housing and employment. 

Partner Organizations

Emory and Morehouse schools of medicine

Target Population

Homeless individuals living in Atlanta

Care Team

Nurse practictioner, practical nurse, social worker, psychiatrist, medical students

Timeframe

2013 - present

Results/ Studies

Funding

Federal grants and private donations

Resources

Atlanta Street Team Offers Medical Care, Hope and No Judgement (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 2019)