- PHMC Health Care for the Homeless
- Mary Howard Health Center
- H.E.L.P. Philadelphia
- Serenity Court
- PHMC Medical Respite On Cedar
PHMC Health Care for the Homeless
The PHMC Health Care for the Homeless program provides high-quality, trauma informed, patient-centered care for men, women and children experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness. The program is coordinated with PHMC’s Mary Howard Health Center for the Homeless and the entire PHMC health network, providing primary and behavioral health care and comprehensive social services to meet the complex needs of this vulnerable population.
PHMC Health Care for the Homeless’ mission is to improve the health outcomes of homeless individuals and families in Philadelphia through high-quality, culturally competent and comprehensive patient-centered care. We achieve this mission by:
- Providing high quality care with dignity and respect to promote a goal of self-reliance.
- Developing health solutions that utilize evidence-based and promising practices, and innovative technologies to address the complex health needs of homeless individuals and families through strategic partnerships with city government, communities and coalitions; advocacy and outreach teams.
Mary Howard Health Center
Mary Howard Health Center began in 1997 as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving individuals and communities. As with all of PHMC Health Network’s FQHCs, it provides patient-centered care to help people reach their health goals. Mary Howard has a bilingual staff, and interpretation services are available. Mary Howard Health Center is a Patient-Centered Medical Home.
Our health care services include:
- Adult primary care
- Family planning
- Women’s health care services
- Behavioral health and trauma informed consultation services
- Clinical Social Workers
- HIV and Hepatitis C testing, counseling, and treatment
- Management of chronic health conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma and others
- Medical case management
- Health and nutrition counseling
- Addiction medication
- Immunizations and flu shots
- Peer recovery services, referral navigation, health insurance assistance
- Social services assistance (SNAP, housing, insurance, utilities, legal etc.)
Mary Howard Health Center has a pharmacy discount program available. Most insurance plans are accepted and there is a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients. All patients will be seen regardless of their ability to pay.
Location
125 South 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
855.887.9229 PHONE
215.592.4326 FAX
Transportation
Broad Street Line (Broad/Ridge Spur) – 8th Street stop. Walk three blocks south on 8th Street to Sansom Street and one block west to 9th Street.
Market Frankford Line – 8th Street stop. Walk three blocks south on 8th Street to Sansom Street and one block west to 9th Street.
21, 42, 47, 47M, 61, 62 Bus – 9th Street stop
Hours
Monday - Friday:
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Walk-ins welcome! Same day appointments available. For more information, call 855.887.9229.
Please call after-hours to be connected with an on-call provider.
En Español
H.E.L.P Philadelphia
H.E.L.P. Philadelphia is a transitional housing program that builds self-sufficiency among homeless and low income families by developing key independent living skills. The goal is to enhance the strengths of all the men, women and children served so that the prospect of homelessness becomes an unlikely future. Learn more about H.E.L.P. Philadelphia.
Serenity Court
Serenity Court Homeless Medical Respite offers post-acute medical care for homeless men and women on the streets or in an emergency shelter who are too ill or frail to recover from a physical illness, surgery or injury. These patients are less likely to be readmitted to a hospital for several months after a stay at a medical respite, resulting in better health outcomes for the individual and cost savings for hospitals, insurance companies and the community.
If you think your patient meets the criteria or you are interested in becoming a contracted hospital, please feel free to contact us at:
Serenity Court Homeless Medical Respite
1221 North 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121
215.684.3430 (Office)
215.817.9864 (Cell)
Download an informational flyer here.
PHMC Medical Respite On Cedar
PHMC Medical Respite on Cedar is an extension of Serenity Court and is located within the PHMC Public Health Campus on Cedar. This state-of-the-art facility provides 20 beds and offers the same services as the Serenity Court location, including post-acute medical care, linkage to primary care and social services, and comfortable space for recovery.
To make a referral or become a contracted hospital, please feel free to contact us at:
PHMC Medical Respite on Cedar
501 S. 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143
215.839.0486
