Albuquerque’s new medical respite center is giving unhoused people a safe, supportive place to heal after hospital stays – and a better shot at stable housing.
Mayor Tim Keller joined staff and a patient June 18 for a small-group conversation highlighting the early impact of the Gateway Medical Respite Center.
Tucked inside the former Lovelace Hospital, the 50-bed facility offers 24/7 medical care, housing help and support services for people recovering from illness or surgery while experiencing homelessness. It’s part of a broader push to rethink how Albuquerque responds to homelessness. City leaders hope the center becomes a model for other communities…