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Housing insecurity and homelessness represent significant structural determinants of health. People who experience chronic homelessness have a higher morbidity of both physical and mental health conditions, as well as increased rates of ED visits and hospitalizations.
This form gives providers the ability to advocate for priority housing for patients whose health has been adversely impacted by homelessness, housing insecurity, and adverse living conditions.

Documents

  1. Medical Provider Homelessness Verification Letter Template

Next steps

The form should be given to the case manager making the request, the potential housing provider, or to the RI Coalition for the Homeless on behalf of the patient.