1. Erie Family Health Center April 4, 2012 Housing Health 1

2. Housing is a moral imperative in America. --Roxane White, Chief of Staff Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper

3. What causes a home to be unhealthy? Unhealthy ConditionOutcome DampPests, Mold UnsafeAccidents, Injuries Polluted Air (i.e. smoking, poor ventilation)Troubled breathing, Asthma, CO 2 poisoning PestsAsthma, Disease ClutterPests, Asthma, Dangerous Chemicals Spills, Dust Lead-based PaintPoisoning, Injury, neurological/learning disorders Disrepair/Poor ConditionsInjuries, small problem  big problems Furry Friends (Pets)Respiratory Problems, Allergies 3

4. The Burden of Unhealthy Housing 4

5. What You Can Do to Help Screen Your Patients for Unhealthy Housing Conditions: Ask Questions Regarding Housing Explain to Patients the Link Between Housing and Health Encourage Your Patients to Talk to Their Landlords Inform Patient that they have Legal Remedies Refer to Health Justice Project 5

6. Housing Resources If there are problems with your patient’s building, you can report the landlord to the city by calling 311. A landlord cannot evict a tenant for requesting repairs. If your patient is evicted because of this, contact legal assistance: Lawyer’s Committee For Better Housing: 100 West Monroe St, Chicago, IL – (312) 347-7600 Legal Assistance Foundation: (312) 314-1070 Illinois Legal Aid: (312) 977-9047 6

7. How to apply for benefit programs For first time applicants: In person: DHS Family Comm. Resource Ctr. (2753 W North Ave) By mail: 2753 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 By fax: 773.265.7829 Online: http://fspp.dhs.state.il.us/register/wb/wbHomePre.dohttp://fspp.dhs.state.il.us/register/wb/wbHomePre.do For denials, reductions, or termination of benefits: Refer to Health Justice Project 7

8. Review Remember to screen your patients for unhealthy housing conditions There are legal remedies available for landlords who are not responsive to repair requests. Refer your patients to the Health Justice Project Contact Us: (Toll Free) 1-800-424-4839 (Local) 312-915-6470 (Fax) 312-915-6588 E-mail: healthjustice@luc.edu 8

9. “In the Health Justice Project, doctors, social workers, lawyers and students of each profession are partnering to address the social and environmental causes — like unhealthy housing conditions and improperly denied food stamps — at the root of poor health.” Emily A. Benfer, clinical professor of law, director of the Health Justice Project, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Beazley Institute for Health Law & Policy Chicago Tribune, October 5, 2011 Health Justice Project 9