WHO WE ARE: The Comprehensive Health Assessment Team - Homeless (CHAT-H) is a public health nursing home visitation program serving residents of Orange County who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have health needs. The CHAT-H team works closely with Behavioral Health Services, BHS Outreach and Engagement, CalOptima, and Social Services.
WHAT WE DO: CHAT-H’s goal is to engage individuals who have unmet health needs and help increase their access to services to address their health needs.
HOW WE WORK: The CHAT-H team is multi-disciplinary and provides comprehensive case management and care coordination services, health education, referrals to resources for basic needs and community support services, and assistance in applying for Medi-Cal health insurance and accessing other Social Services and financial assistance programs.
CHAT-H staff can help with the following:
- Medical and health concerns
- Health Education
- Connecting clients with:
- Health Insurance
- Emotional, health and substance use services
- Food, basic needs and other resources
- Arranging transportation to medical appointments
How to Refer to CHAT-H
To make a referral to Community and Nursing Services, please complete the fillable PDF referral form and e-mail the completed form to publichealthnursing@ochca.com. Please e-mail form securely to protect PHI (ex. encrypted or password protected document).
You may also fax the referral form to (714) 834-7780.
For questions, please call (714) 834-7747
OTHER Helpful Resources
- For housing placement needs, including emergency shelters, contact 2-1-1 Orange County or by calling 2-1-1.
For mental health and/or substance use needs, contact OC Links or by calling 855-625-4657.
