By: Ryan Remington, Bridges Community Services—
Muncie, IN—This morning a joint effort was announced to open an emergency, isolation quarantine facility for all individuals experiencing homelessness who have tested positive, or are presumed positive, for COVID-19. Partners in this project include Bridges Community Services, Inc., Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), Muncie Community Development Office, the City of Muncie, the Delaware County Health Department, Delaware County Emergency Management, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Open Door Health Services, Second Harvest Food Bank, and the Muncie Mission.
This Safe Recovery Site will be managed by Bridges Community Services, Inc. and will serve all Indiana Housing & Community Development Agency’s Region 6 counties including Delaware, Henry, Jay, Randolph, Grant, and Blackford.
Individuals who have been referred to this facility through their local health care provider will be provided a single occupancy room for the duration of their quarantine. Bridges has partnered with several local agencies to provide medical and security staffing, case management, transportation, and meals for those staying in the Safe Recovery Site.
Additional information and details on the Safe Recovery Site will be announced in the coming days and will appear on MuncieJournal.com
