Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $1,806,299 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) Project Grant to Firstmed Health and Wellness Center, a non-profit healthcare organization based in Las Vegas, NV. The grant, effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026, will enable Firstmed to deliver an array of housing assistance, case management, mental healthcare, job training, and other supportive services to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families in the local community while minimizing the trauma of homelessness. Firstmed has also received sub-awards from Nevada's Division of Child & Family Services to provide medical care, counseling, and other aid to victims of crime and abuse. Key focus areas of the federal funding include improving access to primary care, mental health services, homelessness interventions, and support for vulnerable populations.