Due to inclement weather, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services has declared sheltering in place for Thursday, December 5th, 2024 and a winter shelter warning through Sunday, December 8 at 9 am. Call 211 (available 24/7) or 443-984-9540 to connect with shelter. Get more info here.
We partner with institutions of higher education to prevent and end homelessness. If your school is not listed below, we are not able to accommodate new MOU requests at this time.
Update (June 2024): Our clinical learner program is currently operating under a reduced capacity, so opportunities for placement may be unavailable.
Health Care for the Homeless is committed to the development of future health professionals. Individuals placed here get an in-depth look at how community health centers function and learn about future health care careers. Applicants can be placed in various departments, including in clinics, community outreach, or program development, depending on their experience and interests.
Clinical learners regularly collaborate with our care providers as part of their professional training.
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Includes BSN/RN, Medical Assistant, Nursing and OT students seeking clinical rotations. |
Includes BSW/MSW students seeking experience working with client caseloads. |
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Please note: clinical learning placements are very limited, and therefore, very competitive. Applicants who follow the instructions listed below have the highest chance of being approved for a placement at Health Care for the Homeless.
Prior to beginning an internship or placement for credit or as part of a clinical training program, your school/institution is required to have an Affiliation Agreement with Health Care for the Homeless. The following schools have active agreements on file:
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