Home Contact Choose Language Search DONATE Our Work Our Alliance About Us Get Involved News + Media You are here: Health and Healing SAFETY & JUSTICE HEALTH & HEALING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY HEALTH & HEALING HEALTH AND HEALING HEALTHCARE AND HOUSING TOGETHER FOSTER THE PROCESS OF HEALING Heartland Alliance approaches health and healing holistically. We know that factors such as income, education level, physical environments, and social supports are deeply connected to a person’s health. When we focus on vulnerable populations, we know that these factors often negatively influence a person’s health, making health and healing incredibly challenging. When participants don’t have a safe home, stable income, or supportive environment, it can be impossible for their mental and physical health to improve. But our goal is not just to meet basic needs. We want to provide more than a roof over someone’s head, more than a single doctor’s visit. Our core health and housing services are deeply integrated, so that we can wholly address a participant’s needs. OUR INSIGHTS INTO HEALTH & HEALING OUR HEALTH & HEALING PROGRAMS RELATED CONTENT HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS 2021 Housing is fundamental. Without the safety and comfort of a place to call home, the barriers to achieving stability and economic well-being become increasingly significant. COVID-19 and ensuing economic crisis have only exacerbated housing instability – with people from vulnerable populations bearing the brunt of the impact. As part of our fight against poverty, ending … NEW HOME, NEW HOPE: PHILLIP’S STORY Phillip’s journey toward housing took about 4 years. From tent cities, to homeless shelters, to abandoned buildings – Phillip navigated brutal weather conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic on the streets of Chicago. He could handle the cold and the heat, he could handle the the difficulties that come with that lack of security. What was … NEW HOME, NEW HOPE: JENNIFER’S STORY “If I’ve learned anything in recent years, it’s that you can’t ever give up. There is hope. If you really want it, you can achieve it.” In 2015 Jennifer had a stroke, causing a loss of vision in her right eye and a number of other complications. As it became more difficult to find steady … EQUITY. OPPORTUNITY. FOR ALL. If you believe that every life can change, we’ve got more to share. ABOUT | BOARD LOGIN | PROGRAM DIRECTORY | CAREERS | PRIVACY POLICY | CONTACT US Copyright 2021, Heartland Alliance is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian organization. 208 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60604, 312.660.1300 We do not endorse candidates for political office. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. Accept Cookies Cookie Settings