Thriving with Holistic Care
Bobby is a resident at Project Renewal’s East Williamsburg Shelter. He describes how he was able to find community and access holistic support through Project Renewal’s housing and health programs below.
“I’ve suffered from homelessness, incarceration, substance use, an untreated heart condition, and traumatic family loss. But now I have a team of supporters at Project Renewal I can count on to help me meet my goals.
At their mobile medical clinic, I got my first comprehensive exam in years and a prescription for my heart medication. Then I moved into Project Renewal’s East Williamsburg shelter, where I joined their occupational therapy group—we do exercises like yoga and chair aerobics—and I get the support I need from the case workers.
I also joined Project Renewal’s Recovery Center outpatient program, where I’m getting substance use treatment and counseling. And now I connect with my doctors and get prescriptions conveniently through telehealth.”
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