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SHOUT Clinic Toronto, Canada. BYPH May 2008. Features - 1. Services for homeless and street-involved youth, 16-24 years of age Treat disease & illness AND housing, education, employment, social supports & environment. Features - 2. Attitudes: Knowledge of street youth population
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SHOUT Clinic Toronto, Canada BYPH May 2008
Features - 1 • Services for homeless and street-involved youth, 16-24 years of age • Treat disease & illness AND housing, education, employment, social supports & environment
Features - 2 • Attitudes: • Knowledge of street youth population • Non-judgmental & supportive • Built on partnerships • Youth involved in planning & delivery • Commitment to advocate for system and attitude changes
Services • Give out gloves, socks, underwear, personal hygiene items etc on arrival • Assess determinants of health at intake (shelter, food, isolation, safety etc.) • Comprehensive health care • Dental care • Mental health counseling • Support for pregnant & parenting clients • Health promotion