Daily Planet (Homeless Rehabilitation Service)
The Daily Planet, based in Richmond, Virginia, is a non-profit organization that helps to enrich and empower and aid Richmond's homeless community. The focus of The Daily Planet is to provide a variety of service to the homeless, uninsured and under insured members of the Richmond community. It provides a variety of services such as primary health care, behavioral healthcare, job training and a variety of daily services. The Daily Planet has been serving the Richmond community since 1969.
History of The Daily Planet
The Daily Planet is a non-profit 501(3)(c) organization that was founded in 1969 by Anne Lane. The Daily Planet is known as a leader in provision of services to the Greater Richmond homeless population.
Services Offered
The Daily Planet offers a variety of services to the homeless, uninsured and under-insured.
Physical Health
Health services are provided by through four clinics. Dr. Dianne Reynolds-Cane, M.D. serves as the medical director of the healthcare center.
Medical Clinic
The Daily Planet's medical clinic service providers include licensed healthcare practitioners specializing in the following services. Services and treatments provided:
- Comprehensive history and physicals
- Gynecology and PAPS
- Lab Testing
- Sexually Transmitted Disease testing and treatment
- Substance abuse and mental health referral
- Adolescent physicals
- Radiology referral
- HBP and Diabetes testing and treatment
- HIV testing and counseling
Behavioral Health Clinic
The behavioral health clinic is staffed by licensed mental health clinicians. Services and treatments provided:
- Mental health assessments
- Individual therapy / counseling
- Medication Management
- Substance Abuse
- Continuing psychiatric evaluations and treatment
- Prescriptions
- Case Management
Eye Care Clinic
The Daily Planet offers an eye care clinic. Services and treatments provided:
- Eye Examinations
- Glaucoma
- Specialty Care referral
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Eye Glasses
Dental Clinic
The Daily Planet is staffed by a licensed dentist. Services and treatments provided::
- Dental examinations
- Emergency dental care
- Dental reconstruction
- On site x-rays
- Dental Cleaning
- Tooth Extractions
- Dentures
Other supportive services
Medical Respite
The Daily Planet operates and maintains a medical respite program to provide convalescent care to medically frail homeless discharged from the hospital. The facility features 20 beds and a 24 hour staff to provide recuperative care to recovering patients. Patients are accepted by referral from Central Intake staff, social workers, nurses, health providers and health system discharge planners.
Project STRIVE
Project STRIVE, is an acronym of Strengthening, Teamwork, Responsibility and Independence Via Employment. STRIVE is a 12-week job training which trains individuals in such fields as work behavior, financial management, job readiness and resume writing. After completion of STRIVE individuals are placed in internships and employment programs.
Safe Haven
Safe Haven is a 6,700 square-foot facility operated by The Daily Planet. Safe Haven is a supportive housing facility for homeless individuals diagnosed with a severe mental illness. This shelter provides facilities and support services for those enrolled in the program. Safe Haven offers its' residents: bedrooms, baths, a kitchen, dining area, a meeting room,a laundry and recreational area. The facility serves as temporary residency until occupants have self sufficient and acquired living facilities.
Case Management Services
Case Management
The Daily Planet has case managers on staff who work with clients to assess and guide their pat to self sufficiency. They provide counseling and support as well as work with local resources available. The following are offered at The Daily Planet's facility as a part of their case management.
- Escrow banking services
- Shower facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Closet facilities
- Mail services
Organizations that financially support The Daily Planet
- Bureau of Primary Health Care
- Housing and Urban Development
- United Way