Navigating Homelessness and Healthcare in Rural Maine

This chapter explores the struggles faced by individuals experiencing homelessness in rural Maine, focusing on the challenges of securing housing and accessing healthcare services. It emphasizes the importance of community support, integrated health screenings, and harm reduction strategies while highlighting individual stories and the complexities of substance use in treatment settings. The chapter advocates for a patient-centered approach in healthcare that fosters open communication and collaboration to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.