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Our Values   

Street Health DC operates from a strong framework of values that guide our mission to provide accessible and compassionate medical care. With a steadfast commitment to dignity, empathy, and community empowerment, we strive to improve the health and well-being of individuals experiencing homelessness. Our values drive every action as we work towards a healthier, more inclusive community for all.

Respect

We respect the autonomy and dignity of our patients and aim to provide care in a way that is non-judgmental and non-discriminatory.

Inclusion

We work to ensure that everyone has access to healthcare, regardless of their background or ability to pay, and seek to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive. 

Accountability

We believe in showing up and  accomplishing the things we say we will do, and in doing so foster trusting relationships between our patients and our team

Innovation

We continually challenge ourselves to seek new ways to better serve our patients and fulfill our mission to reduce health inequities and improve the overall health and well-being of those we serve and our community as a whole.

Compassion

We aim to provide care with respect and understanding, recognizing that the people we serve may have experienced trauma and unique challenges in their lives. 

Strength-Based Approaches

We value the unique strengths and assets of each individual and community and seek to build on those assets to promote health, well-being, and independence.

Collaboration

We work closely with other community organizations to provide comprehensive care for our patients and to address the root causes of homelessness and poverty.

Empathy

We work to understand the unique challenges and experiences of people who are experiencing homelessness and strive to provide care that is tailored to their needs.

Integrity

We are committed to the highest ethical standards in all of our actions to rebuild our patients' trust in the healthcare system. 

Advocacy

We believe that housing is health care and work to advocate for policies and programs that address the root causes of health disparities and promote social justice.

Not Just Buzzwords

For Street Health DC, our values aren't just buzzwords, they guide our every day actions. See us in action below. 

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