Physical recovery does not end when someone leaves the hospital — but for people without stable housing, it often has to.
Discharged with fresh wounds, healing bones, and post-operative instructions, many unhoused individuals find themselves on the streets, with no safe place to recover and no one to help. There's no quiet room to rest, no support in managing medications, or to check if a wound is healing.
Christy Anderson, 59, is a coal miner's daughter whose parents instilled in her the value of hard work. She worked hard for many years as a caretaker for the elderly. When her husband died, she could not afford healthcare for her children and relied on Medicaid for their regular checkups and medications. And when Christy began struggling with her mental health and was no longer able to work, Medicaid was there for her.
One year down and we’re all smiles!
Chestnut Family Dental in Bloomington, IL is celebrating its one-year anniversary.
Since opening its doors in May 2024, staff have seen 942 patients for 2,156 visits.
For as long as she could remember, Wendy Siefert has always had a deep desire to help people.
Years into recovery from heroin, Frankie Ward’s life had fallen back into place.
It was all behind her. She graduated from Recovery Court, a program that offers individuals facing drug-related charges a chance to complete treatment and rehabilitation instead of serving traditional jail time. She had overcome many obstacles and there were a lot of reasons to be grateful.
“But there was something missing,” said Ward. With a record of felonies, Ward accepted that a career would not be possible.