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?
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. https://johs.us/street-outreach/
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.
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 House https://blanchethouse.org/
and Feed the Mass https://www.feedthemass.org/volunteer
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.
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!
Places to Volunteer to make a difference in your community
today!
https://www.greaterportlandhealth.org/services/healthcare-for-the-homeless-program
https://www.feedthemass.org/volunteer
https://johs.us/street-outreach/
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