Dental Hygiene is important for everyone including those living on the streets of Portland. There are many things to be done to improve this within the community. Whether it is eating a healthy diet, avoiding harmful substances, or staying hydrated which is important for various other reasons. A major barrier that many face are their access to clean water. How accessible is clean water for one living on the street?
Access to Clean Water
Clean water access
for washing up and laundry along with clean water to brush one’s teeth. Luckily
there are some ways the homeless can access clean water such as, through the
Joint Office of Homeless Services. Their website provides ways in which one could access clean water. They provide
services like mobile showers, mobile laundry services and hygiene products for
those in need. The importance of having clean accessible water is not only important for general hygiene but is very important for a healthy diet and good oral hygiene.
A healthy diet and how we can all help.
There are other ways the homeless can improve their dental
health which would require them to have access to healthy foods some places in
Portland like the Blanchet Houseand Feed the Mass. These places offer healthy meals for those in need. If you are interested in
volunteering at either location, just visit their website and sign up. You can
make a difference by volunteering and helping those in need of access to
healthy food. Let's start improving smiles across the Portland Metro Area by getting involved today.
The roadway to good dental hygiene starts with better access to healthy food and clean water. Along with information to help inform those living on the street the importance of dental hygiene. Get involved today to help better our communities!
Click the links below to learn how to donate so that we can support and provide dental assistance to all homeless persons.
https://www.greaterportlandhealth.org/services/healthcare-for-the-homeless-program
Click here to start getting involved in your community today!
https://www.feedthemass.org/volunteer
https://johs.us/street-outreach/
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