Homeless Outreach & Mobile Engagement (HOME) Program in Los Angeles

The Homeless Outreach & Mobile Engagement (HOME) program provides field-based outreach, engagement, support, and treatment to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Services are provided by addressing basic needs, conducting clinical assessments, providing street medical treatment, and providing access to appropriate services (including mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and shelter).

HOME serves the youth aged 16 to 21 who are experiencing chronic (长期的) unsheltered homelessness and who have profound mental health needs and associated impairments. These vulnerable individuals struggle with securing appropriate food, clothing, and shelter due to their mental illness. In addition, they may have critical shortage in communication, and are generally highly avoidant of medical services. They are unable to live safely in the community and require specialized mental health services to secure and sustain housing.

Most referrals (移交) are submitted by homeless outreach program staff members who identify individuals with severe impairments that require specialized and intensive support and engagement.

The general public may initiate a referral to a homeless outreach team through the Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal at www. LA-HOP. org. Individuals will be assigned to a HOME team if the person meets the criteria.

Homeless outreach providers should complete the form below and email it to HOME@dmh.lacounty.gov.

Press coverage about HOME:

●Los Angeles Times “LA’s first street psychologist makes his sidewalk rounds, transforming homeless lives”

●KPCC-FM “How LA’s ‘Street Psychology’ Program Works To Treat People Who Are Unhoused”

【小题1】How does the HOME program offer help?

A．By conducting scientific research.

B．By providing accessible medical care.

C．By recommending useful websites.

D．By finding hosting families.

【小题2】Which of the following youth groups is most likely to benefit from the HOME program?

A．The temporarily unsheltered.	B．The well-off but troubled.
C．The homeless mentally ill.	D．The physically challenged.

【小题3】What should one do to help his friend get help from the HOME program?

A．Apply on the website.	B．Contact local media.
C．Visit its employees.	D．Write a letter of reference.