Christ House
Christ House
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More about this organization
Mission
On December 24, 1985, Christ House opened its doors to provide comprehensive health care for sick, homeless persons, while assisting them in addressing critical issues to help break the cycle of homelessness. Hospitals treat homeless patients for emergencies, but a lack of continuity of care that forces them to discharge these patients to the street where they cannot rest and recuperate. Christ House is a place where these homeless patients with acute medical needs can receive plenty of rest, nutritious meals, medical care and social services.
About
A 33-bed residential medical respite, Christ House is the only such facility in DC. Patients receive 24-hour medical care from a team of medical and social service professionals who evaluate, develop, and deliver a comprehensive plan of care for each patient to ensure evidence-based health recommendations are enacted while promoting patient autonomy and self-care. Of the 229 patients in 2019, 97% suffered from three or more medical conditions, 36% had a mental health diagnosis, and 58% had a substance use disorder. Patients may stay as long as their illness requires. In 2019, Christ House provided 9,228 days of patient care, with patients staying an average of 37 days. Christ House has admitted nearly 9,500 patients since opening in 1985.
