Resource Details

One Community's Collaborative Approach: A Spotlight on Yakima, Washington

Year Developed: 2022

Resource Type: Publication.

Primary Audience: Administrative Staff Board of Directors C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.)
Secondary Audience: Clinicians Enabling Staff Outreach Staff PCAs

Language(s): English

Developed by: National Health Care for the Homeless Council (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: This spotlight interview includes the housing, CoC, and MRC leaders in Yakima, Washington. They describe their MRC program, how it fits within their community’s response to homelessness, their collective approaches to racial equity, and specific ways they have strengthened their system through their collaboration.

Resource Details: Some communities have made tremendous strides to effectively align homelessness services and MRC programs. This spotlight interview includes the housing, CoC, and MRC leaders in Yakima, Washington. They describe their MRC program, how it fits within their community’s response to homelessness, their collective approaches to racial equity, and specific ways they have strengthened their system through their collaboration. Finally, they offer four bits of advice for others who are looking to align their homelessness and MRC programs. All communities—large and small—can make improvements in their systems of care.

Resource Topic: Operations, , Special and Vulnerable Populations

Resource Subtopic: , Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).

Keywords: Case Studies, Community Engagement, Health Care Facilities, Health Systems, Housing, Persons Experiencing Homelessness, Planning, Safety Net Providers.