Grocery stores and some gas stations, unfortunately are the only ways anyone has access to public restrooms at this time. I have no idea what we can do to help with this issues. When they closed all the restaurants, parks and other public places, this is the first worry that came to mind for me of homeless population’s needs.

 

 

 

Good Morning,

  Now that parks are all closed, including their restrooms, are there facilities people who are experiencing homelessness can utilize?  A number of our nurses have had patients report difficulties in finding bathroom facilities.

 

Thank you,

 

Melissa

 

 

Melissa Haney, MA, LMFT, CCM | Northwest Physicians Network, Part of OptumCare

Manager of Community Partnerships & Behavioral Health Integration

 

1304 S Fawcett Ave, Suite 200 | Tacoma, WA 98402

T 253-207-4346 (direct)

F 253-627-4708 (fax)

www.npnwa.net

mhaney@npnwa.net

 

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