Welcome to Healthcare for the Homeless Baltimore County

Health Care for the Homeless Baltimore County (HCH-BC), an expansion project of Healthcare for the Homeless, Inc., is funded by a three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The clinic, located at the Eastern Family Resource Center, provides comprehensive care to homeless residents of Baltimore County.

Through collaboration with Franklin Square Hospital and Baltimore County agencies, the clinic provides primary medical care to men, women and children, case management and referrals for mental health, dental and substance abuse needs. We hope to reduce the burdens of homelessness by improving the health of those in need. As Jeff Singer, CEO of Healthcare for the Homeless, Inc., stated at our grand opening, "Homelessness is hazardous to your health."

• Medical Services Offered at HCH-BC
• HCH-BC Team
• Contact Information
• Hours of Operation
• Directions
• Referrals
• Eligibility Criteria
• Payment Methods
• Referral Process

Medical Services Offered at HCH-BC:

• Preventive health care (physicals, disease screening)
• Chronic care for existing conditions
• Acute (non-emergent) care
• Well-child exams/school physicals
• Sick child care
• Immunizations/PPD placement
• Mental health care
• Well woman examinations (pap smears, breast exams, family planning)
• On-site laboratory (blood draws, urine tests, pregnancy tests, HIV)
• Procedures (skin biopsies, mole removals, wound care, wart treatment)
• 402B (disability) evaluations
• Completion of medical forms (Shelter Plus Care, Adult Day Care, etc.)
• Pre-operative evaluations
• Court ordered evaluations
• EKG
• Nebulizer treatments
• Comprehensive pharmacy assistance for established patients

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Meet the HCH-BC Team:

Melly Goodell, MD
Medical Director

Abby Robarts, PA-C
Physician Assistant

Judy Bailey, CMA
Medical Assistant

Carmen DeMatteo, LGSW
Case Management Coordinator

Gloria Gutina, FNP
Nurse Practitioner

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Contact Information:

Healthcare for the Homeless
Baltimore County
Eastern Family Resource Center
9100 Franklin Square Drive, Suite 204
Baltimore, MD  21237
Phone: 443-777-2300
Fax:443-777-2311

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Hours of Operation:

Monday          10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday          9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday     9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday         9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday             9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Closed from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. each day.

Saturday services available for urgent needs only, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Family Health Center at 9101 Franklin Square Drive, Suite 205, 443-777-2000.

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Directions:

From the North:
Take I-95 South to I-695 East towards Essex. Go one mile on I-695 to Exit 34. Turn left onto Philadelphia Road. Proceed to the third traffic signal and turn left onto Rossville Boulevard. Then turn right onto Franklin Square Drive.

From the South:
Take I-95 North through the Fort McHenry Tunnel. Take Exit 64A onto I-695 East. Proceed one mile one I-695 to Exit 34. Turn left onto Philadelphia Road. Proceed to the third traffic signal and turn left onto Rossville Boulevard. Then turn right onto Franklin Square Drive.

The center is located on the following bus lines: 4, 24, 35 and 55.

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Referrals Provided For:

• Screening mammogram and colonoscopy
• STD testing
• Some radiology testing
• Dental
• Substance abuse
• Complex mental health issues
• Some medical and specialty needs
• Case Management

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Eligibility Criteria

Clients must be homeless residents of Baltimore County. This includes persons residing in shelters, transitional living, unsheltered settings, or unstable housing.

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Payment Methods

Uninsured clients are not billed for our services. For those clients with Medicare, Medical Assistance and Primary Adult Care (PAC), we bill their insurance. Co-pays are not required.

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Referral Process

We strongly encourage appointments for all clients, though we accommodate walk-ins when possible. Referrals can be made through case managers, agency staff or healthcare providers. Clients may also self-refer by calling us or presenting at our clinic in person.

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Healthcare for the Homeless Baltimore County is made possible by a partnership of:

Health Care for the Homeless, Inc.
Franklin Square Hospital Center
Baltimore County Department of Health
Baltimore County Department of Social Services
Baltimore County Office of Community Conservation

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Please call us at 443-777-2300 if you have questions about any of the services we provide, to obtain our referral form or to make an appointment.