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Crisis Ministries provides food, shelter and hope to Charleston's most vulnerable citizens. This could not be possible without the support of the community. Donate now and be a part of the solution to end homelessness one person at a time, one family at a time.
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Crisis Ministries was established in 1984, but what began as a warm meal and volunteer-staffed shelter has evolved into a comprehensive service agency dedicated to helping families and individuals end their homelessness. Click here to learn about all the services we provide to the hungry and homeless.
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Volunteers help Crisis Ministries provide the basic human needs of food, shelter and hope to our clients. Crisis Ministries would not be able to provide these services without the thousands of volunteers who give of their time and energy and contribute to making our organization a success. Join us in making a difference by clicking here now.
Learn moreIssue:
- Homeless people are three to six times more likely to become ill than those who are
housed. - Poor health is both a cause and a result of being homeless.
- Receiving adequate health care is even more of a problem; especially for those with chronic conditions.
- Most lack health insurance and are ineligible for Medicaid.
- As a result, homeless individuals are more likely to use the ER as their primary source of health care – an ineffective, expensive way to provide health care.
Response:
- The Homeless Health Clinic provides services in one location, in a continuum of care, reducing barriers to adequate health care.
- Every guest receives a complete medical screening.
- Based on results from medical screenings, and in consultation with the primary on site volunteer physicians, referrals are made to Crisis Ministries’ growing number of community partners and referral networks.
Success at Crisis Ministries:
- In 2009, over 1,700 visits were conducted in the clinic.
- In 2009, we decreased ER visits to local hospitals by 33%.