Mission Statement:
_Street
Health Outreach is a UCSB campus organization dedicated to providing
basic care to the homeless communities of Santa Barbara County, and
assisting other community organizations in giving medical attention to
those living on our streets and in our shelters. We believe that keeping
our local homeless population healthy is fundamental to the health of
the entire community.
SHO believes, that as students, we are able to bridge the gap between medical professionals, local authorities and social workers by serving as a frequent source of positive social interaction with the homeless. We listen to their stories, form friendships, give moral support, and help them acquire the basic necessities to survive on the streets. We also help them establish contact with more extensive community resources that assist with rehabilitation, medical care and housing.
Street Health Outreach is student run and funded through donations from the UCSB community and the companies that serve our county.
Every Saturday and Sunday at 8:30am a small group from the organization meets across the street from Bagel Cafe for outreach. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, students assist a local church, Saint Athanasius Church, in serving breakfast to the homeless community.
We are also affiliated with our sister program, Doctors Without Walls. To inquire about getting involved with DWW, please visit facebook.com/doctorswithoutwalls
Weekly meetings for Winter 2012 will be held on Monday nights at 7pm in room 2239 of the Student Resource Building.
SHO believes, that as students, we are able to bridge the gap between medical professionals, local authorities and social workers by serving as a frequent source of positive social interaction with the homeless. We listen to their stories, form friendships, give moral support, and help them acquire the basic necessities to survive on the streets. We also help them establish contact with more extensive community resources that assist with rehabilitation, medical care and housing.
Street Health Outreach is student run and funded through donations from the UCSB community and the companies that serve our county.
Every Saturday and Sunday at 8:30am a small group from the organization meets across the street from Bagel Cafe for outreach. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, students assist a local church, Saint Athanasius Church, in serving breakfast to the homeless community.
We are also affiliated with our sister program, Doctors Without Walls. To inquire about getting involved with DWW, please visit facebook.com/doctorswithoutwalls
Weekly meetings for Winter 2012 will be held on Monday nights at 7pm in room 2239 of the Student Resource Building.