Being discharged from the hospital with no address

A hospital should not discharge someone to nowhere. You have rights and options — here is what to do.

What you can do right now

Where Mai Heaven fits

For permanent supported housing after a hospital stay, a case manager, discharge planner, or family member can refer the person to Mai Heaven. We add them to the list and follow up as homes open. Mai Heaven is a supported-housing resource, not an emergency service.

Join the waiting list / refer someone

A case manager, discharge planner, or family member can refer in about a minute. One business day to an answer.

Refer someone
Practical tools for any of this: what to say on the call · how long it takes · keep a record

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