A Place
To Heal

We offer unhoused people who discharge from the hospital and need a temporary place to rest and recuperate, A Place to Heal— Arkansas’ first medical respite for the homeless program.

 

Where do people stay? 

Four cabins at New Beginnings are reserved for people who are well enough to discharge from the hospital but are too sick to recuperate on the street. The program provides shelter from the elements, access to bathroom and shower facilities, three meals a day, and a safe environment that is monitored 24/7. A Place to Heal creates conditions that foster rest, recuperation, and healing.

 

How do people heal?

The Director of Healthcare works with hospital staff to create a plan of care for each client as they discharge from the hospital. The care team provides support on a daily basis including medication reminders, health education, transportation to appointments, and coordination of follow up services like home health, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. When possible, the care team also assists the client with reaching social health goals like obtaining identity documents, reconnecting with family members, or applying for housing. Clients are able to stay
until they have fully recovered from the illness or injury which led to their hospitalization.

A Place to Heal is pleased to partner with the Hospitalist at Washington Regional Medical Center who volunteer to be on call for clients around the clock as well as student interns from the University of Arkansas and John Brown University.

Our Impact

A Place to Heal succeeds in its goals when we see people complete their recovery plan of care, not be readmitted to the hospital while recuperating, and see interns and volunteers deepen their empathy for those experiencing homelessness. As of Summer 2024, we have served 8 clients: 90% of whom completed the plan of care,100% avoided hospital readmission while recuperating, and 100% of student interns have deepened their empathy.

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