What is Montgomery County Street Medicine?
Montgomery County Street Medicine brings vital healthcare services to individuals experiencing homelessness across Montgomery County, PA. This collaborative program is implemented by Tower Health Medical Group and Access Services with additional healthcare partners including Community Health and Dental Care, and Delaware Valley Community Health.
Street Medicine Services
- Connection to primary care through CHDC or DVHC
- Dentistry (as needed)
- Flu and tetanus vaccines
- Follow-up care for recently hospitalized patients
- Lab draws
- Podiatry (as needed)
- Psychiatry and mental health
- Urgent care
- Wound care
When and Where Can You Receive Services?
Mondays
Services: Urgent care provided by Tower Health Medical Group and primary care connection to Delaware Valley Community Health
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 10 to 11 a.m. | Norristown Area Encampments - Call 484-890-0602 for up-to-date information |
| 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Haws Avenue United Methodist Church - 800 W Marshall St, Norristown, PA 19401 |
| 12:30 to 2 p.m. | Norristown Hospitality Center - Call 484-890-0602 for up-to-date information |
Tuesdays
Services: Urgent care and psychiatric care provided by Tower Health Medical Group
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 10 a.m. to noon | Mission First - 414 E. High St., Pottstown, PA |
| Noon to 2:30 p.m. | Opportunity House Shelter - 61 W King St., Pottstown, PA |
Wednesdays
Services: Urgent care provided by Tower Health Medical Group
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 10 a.m. to noon | Todi’s Place of Hope – 1107 E. Main St, Lansdale, PA 19446 |
| Noon to 2 p.m. | Lansdale Area Encampments – Call 484-890-0602 for up-to-date information |
Thursdays
Services: Primary care provided by Community Health and Dental Care
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Mission First - 414 E. High St., Pottstown, PA |
| 1 to 3 p.m. | Opportunity House Shelter - 61 W King St., Pottstown, PA |
Recognition and Awards
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Montgomery County 2024 Nancy Wieman Award for Mental Health Innovation
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Hospital and Healthsystems of Pennsylvania (HAP) 2025 Living the Vision Award
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Street medicine brings care to homeless in Montgomery County
6abc Philadelphia -
Takin' It to the Streets[Video]
Featured in 2024 Phoenixville Film Festival and 2024 Pottstown Film Festival
Thank You to Our Community Partners
