Salvation Army Homeless Shelter Clinic
The Salvation Army Clinic was the second clinic organized by MEDiC. This clinic also opened in 1991, under the direction of Murray Katcher, MD, PhD, who remains the clinic’s medical director. It serves homeless families and single women who are residents of the Salvation Army shelter in Madison. It operates with support from shelter staff, social workers, and volunteer receptionists, who ensure that residents needing care are seen and get any necessary follow-up care.
The Salvation Army has provided a homeless shelter for the city of Madison since the early 1980’s. The Salvation Army shelter may house any homeless family, however women and children most often use it. Residents in the family shelter are provided a room and meals. In addition to the family shelter, the Salvation Army also has a single woman’s shelter that is located in the gym.
During the time that residents are at the shelter they receive assistance in searching for permanent housing, employment, and appropriate childcare. There is a limited grant program to provide help with down payments and the first month’s rent if needed. St. Vincent DePaul and the Junior League may provide furniture and cleaning supplies. Additional services provided by the Salvation Army include childcare during the time of the stay so that parents can go apartment or job hunting, cooking classes by a nutritionist, and counseling. The Tuesday night MEDiC clinic provides the only available medical services on site and has been invaluable for treating acute illness as well as helping patients to become established within the Madison area medical community.
630 E. Washington Ave
Entrance off E. Mifflin
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:40pm