Introductory Training by the SOLACE-CEE Project: Integrated Health and Social Support for People Experiencing Homelessness

On June 12th this year, our team working on the SOLACE-CEE project, which aims to improve access to health and social services for people experiencing homelessness in Central and Eastern Europe, participated in an introductory training session in the village of Markovo (Plovdiv region).

During the training, participants were introduced to the main activities of the project, including the provision of health consultations, assistance from a doctor and a nurse, as well as psychological support. The integrated approach of multidisciplinary teams – consisting of medical professionals, social workers, and psychologists – was also discussed.

The training included casework and practical examples on how to effectively provide support by identifying opportunities to improve housing conditions, facilitating access to social benefits, and building trust with people who often remain outside the healthcare and social support systems.

The SOLACE-CEE project aims to develop a sustainable model of comprehensive care, in which health services are inextricably linked to support for social integration. Through the active participation of the team and partner organizations, the foundation is laid for a more humane and accessible support system for vulnerable groups.

This publication is part of the SOLACE-CEE project, funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.