As the winter storm descended, the Waxahachie Police Department transported a person who was homeless to the Ellis Living Room, where NTBHA staff did a screening and assessment to find ways to assist. Within an hour, the person was accepted by the Corsicana Respite House in Navarro County and was driven there by NTBHA’s intrepid Janet Buchanan. The person hadn’t eaten much that day, had no coat, and was only wearing flip-flops in very cold temperatures. Upon arriving at the Corsicana Respite House, the person received a warm greeting at the car, a warm meal, warm clothing and a warm bed.
In addition, NTBHA’s OSAR Team (Outreach, Screening, Assessment & Referral) had a counselor available to respond to calls from the warming shelters in the NTBHA region, and provided services over the phone or by telehealth.
Thanks to all for your life-saving and life-changing work!
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