Schedule Monday, 6:05-6:40pm, Maple Pool Campsite, 1R-4685 Headquarters Road Monday, 6:45-7:30pm, Back side Washington Apartments, 1033 Ryan Road Monday, 7:35-7:55pm, Parking lot of Courtenay Library Monday, 8:00-8:45pm, Salvation Army Shelter, 632 Pidcock Avenue Wednesday, 6:05-6:40pm, Behind Walmart Wednesday, 6:45-7:30pm, Back side Washington Apartments, 1033 Ryan Road Wednesday, 7:35-7:55pm, Parking lot of Courtenay Library Wednesday, 8:10-8:45pm, Salvation Army Shelter, 632 Pidcock Avenue Friday, 11:00am-12:45pm, St. George's United Church, 505 6th St, Courtenay Friday, 1:00-1:45pm, Maple Pool Campsite, 1R-4685 Headquarters Road Interventions Our medical service provision is entirely low barrier and accessible in a manner that few health resources are. The Mobile Health Care Unit arrives at a designated location publicized throughout the community and clients are able to immediately speak to and interact with physicians and nurses on site regarding their health needs. We address immediate concerns on site, provide liaison services with community partners and other health professionals, assess for follow up and provide direct support in the provision of food, clothing and shelter (tents, sleeping bags and tarps). Our volunteer medical staff provide welcoming compassionate trauma informed care, free health assessments/services, wound care, foot care, health monitoring, free hygiene supplies, dental/denture service, audiology screening and follow up, vision screening and follow up, harm reduction education, supplies and services, referral to: detox treatment, mental health service, outreach programs and support with health promotional strategies, provision of on site phone services to arrange appointments and facilitate transportation. Prevention Our approach includes assessments of concerns that address both the immediate and longer term consequences of our client's living circumstances. Our aim is to put supports in place which prevent further deterioration of an individual's circumstances. By acting as a point of contact for other medical and service interventions we can ensure that clients are transported to follow-up appointments, are represented in interactions with government services and are better able to express their needs to service providers. This ensures that health conditions and housing concerns are addressed at the earliest stage, before more serious emergency circumstances emerge. Social Connection Through our service provision we build relationships and provide advocacy for those in the community that are hardest to reach. As a result, our volunteer staff can build trusted relationships with our target population and assist them in establishing or reestablishing connections with the broader community and support sector. Our impact is measured by noting the number of clients we are able to incorporate into medical care, support through retention with government and non governmental systems and assure they receive ongoing support in accessing appropriate housing and supports.