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Recent post

Nearly 35 years on the front lines
March 27, 2020
We want you to know that YOU matter to AHCH.
You are in our thoughts. Thank you for always being there. Delivering care to people without homes is now more important than ever. You are likely learning, just like us, how to connect, organize, and deepen community amidst the necessary practice of physical distancing. Thank you for your deep commitment to public health. We see you coming together to fight homelessness, deepening solidarity, mutuality, and community care at this time of change in social interaction—and use what we learn toward making systemic change for those who experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque. Please, let us know how you are doing? Reach out to us by email to endhomelessness@abqhch.org or follow and like us on social media.Mission Focused During COVID-19
Health Care for the Homeless programs including AHCH are stepping up infection control, assessing workflows, and establishing protocols that govern the care of people experiencing homelessness. Because you care, we are well poised to continue providing high-quality integrated care to meet our mission during this time. Along with more than 200 Health Care for the Homeless projects across the country, AHCH has implemented public health strategies to prevent further exposures and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, specifically for people experiencing homelessness.Real-Time updates of COVID-19 in NM
You'll find local and national resources in our What We're Reading section below. People experiencing homelessness are at a very high risk of contracting the novel COVID-19 virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recently put forth many recommendations for how we as a community can stop the spread- but how do you stay home when you have no home to go to? Join AHCH in stepping up for people who are experiencing homelessness, providing them with the critical care they need during this time. We all have a role to play. Click here to donate today. [caption id="attachment_4010" align="alignnone" width="611"]
AHCH Operations
✔ In order to best mobilize our teams to have the greatest positive impact for our clients and safety for all, we have had to temporarily close the Resource Center and consolidate our services to the court yard. This will mean more staff available to mobilize for outreach in the community and support a coordinated screening point.
✔ The ArtStreet Studio will be closed until at least April 16th to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. During this time, the studio will be cleaned and sanitized. #PublicHealthMatters
✔ AHCH continues to be committed to providing high-quality integrative care to people who need it most during this time. With the safety of both our patients and staff in mind, some programs have temporarily modified services and schedules. #MissionFocused ✔ The Dental Program will continue to accommodate emergency walk-ins and extractions. Hygiene visits and elective procedures will be postponed until further notice.
✔ Medical/Harm Reduction Outreach will continue to operate at standard capacity during usual business hours. Narcan is available at our outreach locations.
✔AHCH Harm Reduction Friday Outreach has moved to a new location @ Central and Charleston. Services will still be provided from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Medical services starting at 5:30 p.m.
Something To Smile About ?
ArtStreet and Harwood Art Center collaborated on Recycled Heart. The annual art show features mixed media and recycled art by ArtStreet artists. AHCH and the Harwood Art Center have partnered for twenty four years working to address community issues of homelessness according to Guru Amrit, Harwood Art Center's Director of Operations. [caption id="attachment_4008" align="aligncenter" width="820"]

This poem captures the homeless experience that many are facing in the midst of recent events. We can do better. This was an excerpt from the book Synergy Common Threads: Visual Art, Writing, and Community Making. Mixed media art from Recycled Heart The Recycled Heart exhibition was made possible, in part, by funding from the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, The National Endowment for the Arts, and Harwood Art Center of Escuela del Sol Montessori. The project also receives funding, in part, from individual contributions and private foundations. Special thanks to Siarza Social Digital for the images.Untitled by Ted F.
I am the faceless man The Empty hand You passed And left to stand A stranger on the corner The friend in the mirror That you didn’t find A reflection of your hidden mind A captive in your sharp Cornered closet A shadow on a hanger Left by you to find Awareness of Unfound self.
Homelessness is inhumane and degrading.
Above all, it is unacceptable.
What We're Reading
- COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Needed Policy Responses for a High-Risk Group https://bit.ly/2QpjBLd
- COVID-19 Guidance for Harm Reduction Programs from the Harm Reduction Coalition https://bit.ly/2IMN0dL
- Hand-washing using World Health Organization Technique https://bit.ly/33bmeFA
We Want To Hear From You
Taking care of yourself, your friends, and your family can help you cope with stress. Helping others cope with their stress can also make your community stronger. Reach out to us. Here are few questions to consider:- How are you keeping busy while staying in? Trying new recipes? Reading? Please let us know. We want to hear from you.
- It would be an honor to highlight how the AHCH community is being of service. How are you helping your community. Volunteering? Shopping for essentials for the elderly?
- Finally, we want all your pet pictures. Cats, dogs, birds, etc. For some of us, our pets have become our coworker(s) during this period of social distancing.
Thank You. Stay healthy. #WeAreInThisTogether
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