National Health Foundation Pico-Union Recuperative Care

National Health Foundation Pico-Union Recuperative Care

General / Mixed Shelter — referral-only recuperative care and medical respite facility with nested crisis/interim-housing components

referral-only recuperative care and medical respite facility with nested crisis/interim-housing components. Serves Adults experiencing homelessness who are discharged from hospitals and need a safe place to recover. Gender/access: Adults of all genders. Age: Adults. Household eligibility: Confirm household eligibility with the referral team. Intake: A hospital or healthcare provider must make the referral. Contact NHF intake at 888-643-2337; this is not a public walk-in shelter or a general same-day bed line.. Eligibility: People experiencing homelessness who no longer require hospitalization but still need a safe setting to recover from illness or injury; clinical criteria and acceptance are determined by NHF intake. Documents: Clinical referral and discharge information are required; confirm all medical, medication and identification documentation with intake. Accessibility: Request mobility, disability and language accommodations during referral. Pets: Not publicly stated. Service animals: Request accommodation during referral. Published capacity: HUD recorded a 7-bed CES Crisis Housing component in 2024, alongside separate 24-bed DHS Interim Housing and 3-bed CES Enhanced Bridge components under NHF. These appear nested within the Pico-Union service continuum and are not live vacancy or a current total facility capacity. NHF does not publish a current Pico-Union bed total.. Waitlist/availability: Referring healthcare providers coordinate acceptance with NHF intake; no public vacancy queue is published. Meals: Nutrition and a stable place to recover are part of recuperative care. Showers: Residential hygiene access; exact public details are not listed. Laundry: Residential support; exact public details are not listed. Case management: Case management, benefits and identification assistance, discharge planning and supportive social services. Housing navigation: Housing placement and connections to permanent or supportive housing. Medical services: Medical oversight and supervision for recovery; the facility does not provide direct nursing care. Mental-health services: Mental-health service linkage and psychosocial support. Transportation: Confirm transportation arrangements with the referring provider and NHF intake. Donations: Use National Health Foundation donation guidance; contact the operator before delivering items. Volunteering: Use operator engagement guidance.