by Dr. Samantha A. Stewart

Dr. Samantha A. Stewart is the Venice Family Clinic Director of Psychiatric Services and a proud member of the street outreach team.

With homelessness on the rise in Los Angeles, particularly on the Westside, now is the time for innovative approaches to address the health – both physical and mental – of people living on the streets. Venice Family Clinic approaches homelessness as a health issue and mobilizes integrated street outreach teams comprised of health care and social work professionals. Our mobile teams visit encampments and public places to deliver health care and supportive services.

Read More: http://www.smdp.com/taking-it-to-the-streets-addressing-mental-illness-in-westside-homeless/170002