Molina Healthcare to support interim homeless shelter in Victorville
Victorville’s interim homeless shelter will receive expanded medical services thanks to Molina Healthcare of California.
Molina officials announced that they partnered with the city and the Symba Center to expand services at the facility located on the property of Southern California Logistics Airport. Symba Center is the wraparound service provider at the city’s interim homeless shelter.
Created as part of the “Molina on the Move” program, the collaboration brings Molina’s new drop trailer to the shelter, providing the space needed to expand health care services, Molina officials reported.
“We are extremely grateful to Molina Healthcare for its support of our Victorville Interim Homeless Shelter,” said Mayor Debra Jones. “With the additional space provided by Molina’s drop trailer, we are able to offer increased health care services that are empowering our community’s most vulnerable to transition to self-sufficiency.”
With limited-service space, the gym at the Westwinds Sports Center has served as the city’s 92-bed temporary homeless shelter since 2020.
Services include programs aimed at reducing the harmful effects associated with substance use and other negative behaviors, chronic condition management, and interventions. The shelter also offers personal development activities such as life skills training, job readiness training, interview preparation, and financial literacy skills.
“Molina is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of underserved Californians,” said Abbie Totten, plan president of Molina Healthcare. “We are grateful for the opportunity to provide access to critical resources for the Victorville community.”
Providing personnel to staff the drop trailer regularly throughout the week, the nonprofit Symba Center now has more space to offer a host of services to guests including one-on-one consultations, medical care, and support services to help them meet their personal wellness goals, Molina officials said.
The agency already provides health and wellness services for homeless, low-income, and uninsured community members in the High Desert.
“Collaboration is critical in bringing valuable resources to our community,” said Dr. Shawn Smith, CEO of Symba Center. “Together, we can make a real impact in the lives of those in need in Victorville.”
Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 or RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on Twitter @DP_ReneDeLaCruz
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