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One Community Health
Coverage of One Community Health in the Nexus archive.
- They bring therapy to homeless Californians — anywhere they can help
Therapists in California are providing mental health treatment directly to homeless individuals in encampments, addressing common conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. This approach has helped patients like Jessica Scott transition from homelessness to stable housing, though access remains limited due to high demand.
- Therapy in a tent: The healthcare many homeless Californians need but aren’t getting
Homeless Californians face significant mental health challenges like anxiety and depression but lack access to adequate care. Therapists are providing services in unconventional settings such as tents and shelters, but demand far exceeds capacity. A UCSF study found 48% of homeless individuals report serious depression and 51% report anxiety.