Health One Program

Health One Program

Health One was formed by the Seattle Fire Department in 2019 with the goal to provide specialized outreach, transport and provider referrals to some of the most vulnerable members of our community. These individuals have often been frequent utilizers of the 9-1-1 system, and Health One provides a much better solution to address their specific needs.

Health One is staffed by two specialists from the SFD, and a case manager. This staffing model allows the team to address a wide range of issues and connect the client to specific resources that meet their needs.

Health One partners with a wide network of providers throughout the city that can offer solutions to help address critical needs. These include referrals for healthcare providers, behavioral health services and homeless resources.

Reasons for Health One Referrals

The Seattle Fire Foundation hopes to provide additional support to help Health One with critical needs, including:

  • An additional vehicle for Health One civilian teams
    to utilize.     This would be a medium-size SUV that is outfitted with a radio and the necessary supplies. It would be used by three additional case managers and a Nurse Practitioner.

  • Survival Kits for teams to have on hand to distribute to community members in need. These kits will include warm clothing, sleeping bags or blankets, and toiletries and hygiene kits.

  • Hotel Voucher Program, for teams to provide community members that would benefit from a short-term respite off of the streets. Approximately half of Health One’s clientele is homeless, and these vouchers will provide a safe, warm place to help them recover from injuries or schedule social service appointments.

Annual goal: $100,000

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