Program areas at Outside in
Clinic and health services our clinic is a federally qualified health center providing primary health care and prevention to everyone, at our main and east county clinics, through mobile medical outreach, and a school-based health center. Services include primary care as a patient-centered primary care home (pcpch), naturopathic care, integrated behavioral health, and substance abuse support. Our idu health services protects intravenous drug users from hiv and other diseases, and treatment and referral for services aimed at decreasing and ending their dependence on drugs.
Behavioral health services we offer intensive specialty mental health and substance abuse services for young adults experiencing homelessness. Our treatment is trauma-informed which means we understand past trauma and how it affects health. The services are offered through a harm reduction approach to teach skills to reduce negative health consequences associated with substance abuse and risky behaviors. Services include medication management, behavioral and cognitive therapy, skills building, case management and service coordination, and community housing and employment support.
Homeless youth services we provide services geared to help diverse populations of homeless youth achieve wellness. Supportive engagement and crisis services, basic needs resources, nutritious meals, healthy activities, case management, alternative high school and college support, employment training and placement, and housing provide the tools they need to become self-sufficient. Focused services exist for lgbtq+ and gender variant youth who make up a significant percentage of homeless youth.