Event:	The Barbara McInnis House Share
Location:	The Barbara McInnis House Jean Yawkey Place, Boston, MA 02118
Date:	Dec 1st 2012, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Staff:	Manager: Krystal H; Coordinator: Jamie P
RSVP:	This event has already occurred

Event Description:

Groups of up to 12 volunteers are invited to serve at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program by leading recreational activities for our adult respite patients.

Examples of activities include: arts & crafts, knitting, board games, bingo, Wii, computer training, movies, etc.

Before your visit, we will help your group design an activity such as a rousing game of bingo, a creative arts and crafts project, a themed event and more. Upon arrival at BHCHP, we will provide an overview of our work, the patients we serve, and the depth of our services. We will support your team throughout the project and provide an opportunity to reflect on your experience before departure.

The Barbara McInnis House:

The Barbara McInnis House provides cost-effective, short-term medical and recuperative services to homeless men and women who do not require hospitalization but are far too sick to tolerate the stress of life in shelters or on the street. The McInnis House acts as a safety net for those homeless adults who need assertive, short-term management of their medical issues, but do not meet the criteria of other health facilities. BHCHP has provided medical respite care since 1985. Today, all respite services are offered through the Barbara McInnis House, now a 104 bed program located at Jean Yawkey Place in Boston (across from Boston Medical Center). This nationally recognized program cares for both homeless men and women and has been and emulated in various cities across the U.S. and Canada.