b'coordinate care with providers, and help develop plans for housing and wraparound services. If needed, they can start disability claims for guests using the SOAR model (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery [www.samhsa.gov]).Health navigator. Provided by a local federally qualified health clinic, navigators help guests determine the Medicaid or Medicare plans that are the best fit for them.Providers. These mental health and primary care professionals, provided by a local federally qualified health clinic, offer care onsite though a mobile clinic or telehealth service. Some care is handled off-site, with a shuttle van available to provide transportation.Mental health nurse. Provided by a local feder-ally qualified health clinic, the nurse takes care of onsite medication dispensing if needed.Crisis response team. Provided by a local feder-ally qualified health clinic, this team is available after hours to respond to a mental health episode, meaning we no longer need to call police unless the guest is a danger to others. Partnerships help ShelterKC do what we do best. Through established relationships, we can have influence in getting people to accept help, can provide immediate needs, and can help people find life transformation though Jesus. And partners can do what they do best in providing professional mental health care. Rescue missions have been a bridge for the homeless and addicted through connecting them to churches, education, and employment. Now we can often be the bridge for those who do not believe they have mental health needs. By meet-ing other needs (shelter/food) and providing love, we can help make that connection that so many suffering people need. \x03 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 WWW.CITYGATENETWORK.ORG 37'