BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
RURAL STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM
The Rural Street Outreach Program provides essential frontline support and connection for vulnerable individuals and youth experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or unsafe living conditions in rural communities. Operating through local community action networks, the program dispatches dedicated outreach workers to engage directly with individuals where they are, bridging the gap between vulnerable populations and critical emergency resources.
Core Services & Support
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Street-Based Engagement: Direct outreach to build trusting relationships, assess immediate survival needs, and offer crisis intervention.
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Basic Needs & Survival Aid: Provision of emergency supplies such as food, bottled water, hygiene kits, and weather-appropriate clothing.
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Housing Navigation: Assistance in securing safe, stable short-term housing, emergency shelter placements, or transitional housing options.
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Resource Linkage: Direct referrals to comprehensive community services, including physical healthcare, behavioral health counseling, substance use recovery programs, and public assistance.
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Education & Employment Support: Guidance on connecting with local job readiness training, vocational programs, and educational pathways to foster long-term self-sufficiency.
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Transportation Assistance: Support with travel logistics to ensure individuals can reach medical appointments, housing interviews, or safe shelters.
KEIRSTEN SMITH
Case Manager | Rural Outreach Specialist
(740) 289 - 3508 ext. 8059
7777 US Route 23, Piketon
