Desiree

Founder of Curbside Care Clinic and member since 2018

Lisa Fox

Charli

We are an herbal wound care clinic serving the houseless and drug using community. We also train existing outreach groups and individuals. Funds go to purchase supplies to maintain our clinic and to compensate trainers for their teaching time.

Czarina

Incognito

michelle weidman

An online workshop series covering the essential elements of an herbal wound care clinic based on our experience doing curbside care since 2018.

Herbal Wound Care Training Series

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Guest

Operations Manager

Morgan

Open Collective Foundation

<div>We are a dedicated team of passionate herbalists and healthcare professionals who believe in providing effective and low barrier herbal wound care to our houseless and drug-using community. Our volunteer-run clinic specializes in providing essential first aid and advanced wound care in a curbside setting. We use effective, plant-based techniques, while providing compassionate, trauma-informed care with the hope of restoring dignity, fostering community, and nurturing the spirit of resilience.</div><div><strong>Our Mission:</strong> At Curbside Care Clinic, our mission is rooted in compassion and solidarity. We are committed to improving the lives of houseless individuals by offering them access to high-quality healthcare services that respect their dignity and individuality. Our focus on herbal wound care techniques, supported by scientific and empirical research, allows us to provide effective and holistic care that addresses both physical and emotional well-being.</div><div><strong>What Sets Us Apart:</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Evidence Based Herbalism:</strong> Our clinic is at the forefront of herbal wound care, blending traditional medicine with modern scientific knowledge. We prioritize evidence-based practices that ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.</li><li><strong>Community-Centered Approach:</strong> We understand the unique challenges faced by houseless and drug-using communities. Our approach goes beyond medical treatment; we forge connections, create safe spaces, and build a sense of belonging that empowers individuals to regain control over their health and lives.</li><li><strong>Empowerment Through Education:</strong> Our commitment to making a lasting impact extends beyond our direct care. We offer comprehensive training programs to share our herbal wound care methods with other groups . By empowering more individuals and organizations, we contribute to a worldwide movement of compassionate care.</li></ul><div><strong>How We Help:</strong></div><ul><li><strong>First Aid and Wound Care:</strong> Our skilled team of herbalists and healthcare workers provide immediate first aid and wound care services, specializing in ulcerated lesions and infected injection sites.</li><li><strong>Harm Reduction:</strong> We strive to meet people where they are at, while working to reduce harm caused by marginalization and a lack of access to compassionate institutional care.</li><li><strong>Workshops and Trainings:</strong> Through detailed workshops and comprehensive training sessions, we create an opportunity for organizations within the harm reduction community to provide effective herbal wound care in their own communities.</li><li><br /></li></ul><div><strong>Consider Supporting Our Work:</strong> Your support can make a big impact on our work. By contributing to Curbside Care Clinic, you are enabling us to expand our reach, enhance our services, and extend our educational efforts. </div><div><br /></div>

Curbside Care Clinic

Help us to purchase locally grown or sustainably harvested plants for our herbal wound care clinic.

Herb Nerd

Help us purchase first aid supplies to be used in our street clinic such and tegaderm, woven gauze, medipore and more!

Wound Care Warrior

Help support the overall project, including herbs, first aid supplies and compensating our trainers as we share our protocols far and wide!

Harm Reduction Hero

No donation is too small to support our low-barrier herbal clinic.

Curbside Care Clinic

We are an herbal wound care clinic serving the houseless and drug using community. We also train existing outreach groups and individuals. Funds go to purchase supplies to maintain our clinic and to compensate trainers for their teaching time.

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