Los Angeles Christian Health Centers

Programs: Medical program services - lachc is the only provider of comprehensive health services exclusively dedicated to serving homeless and public housing populations in los angeles county. During the year, lachc served approximately 10,262 patients through 57,179 visits, of which 35,400 were primary medical visits. Lachc's comprehensive primary care and prevention services include: episodic care, chronic disease management, hiv primary care, health screening, routine physicals; pharmacy, radiology and laboratory services. Lachc uses a service delivery model designed to be accessible to homeless patients, with 2 full-time sites and 13 part-time sites that are integrated at homeless shelters, rehabilitation programs, drop-in centers, and mental health facilities. Specialty care is provided through established referral relationships to ensure continuity of care.

dental services - lachc provided dental services to over 2,478 patients through approximately 7,998 visits during the year. Oral health services are provided to patients at the joshua house and pico aliso clinic sites and other satellite sites. Services provided include dental examinations, x-rays, cleanings, deep cleanings, fillings, extractions, and dentures.

mental health - lachc provided mental health services to 1,650 patients through approximately 8,114 encounters during the year. Mental health providers are located at our 2 fixed-site clinics as well as several part-time satellite locations. Integrated services with warm handoffs between primary care and mental health providers reduce barriers and stigma, and improve our rate of successful linkages. For individuals needing psychiatric treatment for serious mental illnesses such as schizop- ophrenia or bipolar disorder, referrals are facilitated through agreements with mental health agencies.