Healthcare for Homeless
We recognize that homelessness and poor health are closely linked. Homeless individuals often suffer from several preventable and chronic physical and mental health issues. The daily struggle for food, shelter, and safety, reduces the importance of health which complicates treatment and often results in health complications.
Our compassionate, health team provides care for individuals experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness at Health Access located on Mr. Joe White Avenue in Myrtle Beach. The staff at Health Access provides assistance for men, women, and youth who are living in shelters, transitional housing, or any other unstable housing environment.
We assist homeless people and their families by removing those barriers that prevent access to critically needed care and support.
Services available at Health Access include:
- Primary and specialty referrals
- Disease management (diabetes, COPD, high blood pressure, and others)
- Care for minor illnesses (fevers, coughs, urinary tract infections, cuts, sprains and others)
- Hospital follow-up care
- Confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing
- STI screenings and treatment
- On-site lab services
- Screening and enrollment for benefit programs, including assistance with insurance, food, medication
All patients who are experiencing homelessness are accepted into our program regardless of insurance status.
For more information about our services for homeless, please call 843.231.0437.
