Are you trying to help your remote community get access to healthcare?
Or, are you looking for a way to provide safe transportation for patients without calling an ambulance?
Are you an outreach program providing services such as mobile health, housing, or mental health and addiction counseling?
Then a mobile medical van could be right for you. There are 5 types of mobile medical vans at MoveMobility: the Mobile Outreach Van, the Mobile Response Van, the Mobile Clinic Van, and the Mobile Mitigation Van.
How do you know which camionnette médicale mobile is right for you?
Well, in this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the four types of mobile medical vans, from what each van does, to how you can use it, to who it’s right for.
Types of mobile medical vans: the Mobile Outreach Van
Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
Le MO Model van is a mobile outreach van that provides transportation and a safe on-site workspace.
Designed for traveling street outreach teams, you can transport staff and clients, as well as provide services in any location with a mobile office space.
Mobile Outreach Vans can help your outreach program meet its goals by:
- Venir en aide aux personnes qui ne sont pas en mesure de se déplacer pour recevoir des soins médicaux
- Aller à la rencontre des personnes vivant dans des zones reculées et ne disposant pas de moyens de transport pour accéder aux services de santé
- Bridging the gap between healthcare providers and those who need healthcare the most–building trust so that patients will seek out the help they need
How can you use it?
Mobile Outreach Vans become a familiar presence in their communities. They sit in grocery store parking lots or near festivals–places easily caught by the eye.
Eventually, they’re not only a familiar presence in the community but also part of it. Fear and mistrust of medical professionals slowly begin to fade, and eventually, the people who need help the most become more likely to seek it out.
Mobile Outreach Vans also provide the opportunity to reach more people in need. Instead of focusing all outreach efforts on those who go to drop-in services consistently, vans allow outreach services to connect with those who don’t se rendre dans ces centres.
As a result, many outreach services travel through different neighborhoods instead of permanently stationing in one location. That way, they can help many individuals at once.
Who uses it?
Nous recommandons les camionnettes mobiles de proximité pour les programmes impliquant un ou plusieurs des services suivants :
- Logement
- Santé mobile
- Réduction des risques
- Services d'orientation
- Prévention des surdoses
- Conseils en matière de santé mentale et de toxicomanie
You can use a Mobile Outreach Van to distribute food, clothing, and water to communities experiencing poverty or a natural disaster, such as a tornado.
Nous recommandons également la mise en place d'une camionnette mobile de sensibilisation pour les personnes vivant dans des communautés indigènes isolées, où les services de santé subissent des retards considérables.
Now that you understand what a Mobile Outreach Van is, you may be wondering what a Mobile Response Van is.
Read on to find out.
La camionnette d'intervention mobile
Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
Le Mobile Response Van (MR Model) is a non-emergency mobile medical van equipped with aluminum cabinetry, stretcher access, and advanced storage systems similar to an ambulance.
The MR Model’s medical van layouts provide a mobile treatment space and transportation in one van.
While similar to an ambulance, a Mobile Response Van is not an ambulance.
You cannot use the Mobile Response Van to transport unstable patients due to the lack of life support devices and critical care equipment in the van.
How can you use it?
You will likely use the Mobile Response Van as an ambulance alternative to transport patients and medically respond to non-urgent medical needs.
That being said, you can use it in many different situations.
Vous pouvez même utiliser votre camionnette d'intervention mobile comme clinique de soins d'urgence.
Les cliniques de soins d'urgence aident les personnes qui ont un besoin immédiat de services médicaux tout en réduisant le trafic vers les salles d'urgence débordées.
Une autre façon d'utiliser un fourgon d'intervention mobile est de l'utiliser comme centre de traitement médical mobile sur des chantiers éloignés pour aider à traiter les travailleurs blessés avant l'intervention d'urgence formelle.
Who uses it?
We recommend the MR Model for many different organizations, including:
- Indigenous communities
- Housing societies
- Homeless and addictions programs
- Non-EMS/patient transfer services
- Industrial safety providers
Now that you know what a Mobile Response Van is, you may be wondering what a Mobile Clinic Van is.
Read on to find out.
The Mobile Clinic Van
Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
Le MC Model van is a mobile medical clinic used to bring healthcare directly to clients.
Often seen as a “doctor’s office on wheels”, these mobile medical vans provide a private treatment space for personal health services.
How can you use it?
You can use Mobile Clinic Vans to bring health services to patients who cannot access a health center or hospital. They help to reduce health disparities.
A person may be unable to access a health center for many reasons. These include:
- Mobility issues
- Lack of transportation
- Remote location
- Financial restraints
- Language barriers
- Wait times
A person who cannot get primary healthcare is more likely to suffer from undiagnosed health conditions.
This leads to late diagnoses and more advanced health issues in patients. Treating advanced yet preventable health conditions is costly for the healthcare system.
You can use a mobile medical van to not only provide basic healthcare, but also personal services such as:
- Addictions treatment
- Conseil en santé mentale
- Outreach services to homeless and vulnerable populations
- Foot care
- Home care nursing
- Sexual health programs
- Vaccinations
Who uses it?
Many different communities, organizations, and program use Mobile Clinic Vans, including:
- Addictions services
- Entreprises de sécurité industrielle
- Sociétés de logement et d'aide aux sans-abri
- First Nations and Indigenous communities
Now that you know what a Mobile Clinic Van is, you may be wondering how a Mobile Overdose Prevention Van is different. Read on to find out.
The Mobile Overdose Prevention Van
Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
Un Overdose Prevention Van (also called the Mobile Mitigation Van or MM Model at MoveMobility) is a mobile medical van setup that offers supervised consumption services.
It is a safe space where a medical professional or social worker staff can monitor clients using substances and respond to medical needs as they arise.
Les personnes qui consomment des substances peuvent venir faire ce qu'elles ont à faire dans un environnement propre, stérile et sûr, à l'écart des parcs, des terrains de jeux et des autres espaces publics.
An Overdose Prevention Van provides sterile injection equipment which can:
- Promouvoir des pratiques d'injection sûres
- Réduire le partage des seringues
- Prévenir la transmission de virus et d'infections
- Prévenir les overdoses
How can you use it?
Les fourgons de prévention des overdoses peuvent être utilisés par les organisations de sensibilisation, les programmes mobiles de prévention des overdoses et les programmes de réduction des risques de différentes manières, mais la plus courante est de les utiliser comme site de consommation supervisée.
Supervised consumption sites “help to save lives, connect people to social services, and serve as pathways to treatment,” according to the Government of Canada website.
Mais à quoi cela ressemble-t-il réellement ?
Une personne apportera sa drogue à une camionnette de prévention des overdoses pour la consommer.
La drogue est injectée, reniflée, inhalée ou consommée sous forme de comprimés et un personnel formé (personnel infirmier, travailleurs sociaux, travailleurs sociaux et communautaires) surveille la personne et est disponible pour fournir une aide médicale en cas d'overdose accidentelle.
Who uses it?
Outreach programs, mobile overdose prevention programs, and harm reduction programs use Overdose Prevention Vans. Learn about the Mobile Counselling Van in the next section.
The Mobile Counselling Van
Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
A Mobile Counselling Van is a specialized vehicle designed to
provide mental health support, preventative counselling, wellness checks, and crisis intervention services on the go.
It creates a safe, private, and welcoming space for individuals to receive mental health care without needing to visit a clinic or office.
These vans are equipped with features that foster comfort and security, such as:
- Comfortable living-room-style seating
- Lockable storage cabinets for confidential materials
- Ventilation systems for comfort and safety
- Skylights for natural lighting
- Starlink Wi-Fi for connectivity
- Speakers for therapy sessions or presentations
- Wood grain flooring for a calming atmosphere
- A wheelchair-accessible ramp for inclusive access
This setup allows therapists and outreach teams to provide mobile services directly to communities, reducing barriers to mental health care and offering flexible, responsive support.
How can you use it?
Mobile Counselling Vans can be used by mental health organizations, mobile crisis response teams, and outreach programs to address a wide range of mental health needs.
These vehicles can support communities by:
Preventive counselling: Offering early intervention services to address problems before they escalate.
Substance abuse counselling: Supporting individuals struggling with addiction by providing therapy, resources, and coping strategies.
Wellness checks: Performing regular mental health assessments to monitor well-being and identify emerging concerns.
Réponse à la crise : Serving as a mobile unit to address urgent mental health situations quickly and effectively.
Resource distribution: Providing pamphlets, mental health supplies, and referral information to connect people with long-term support services.
For example, a Mobile Counselling Van can park in a central location or visit remote areas where mental health services are limited. Trained mental health professionals can use the space for one-on-one therapy, group sessions, or even telehealth appointments with specialists.
Who uses it?
Mobile Counselling Vans are valuable tools for organizations and teams focused on mental health support and crisis intervention, including:
Mental health organizations: Providing therapy, assessments, and follow-up care in underserved areas.
Outreach programs: Reaching individuals who may not seek traditional mental health services due to stigma or access issues.
Therapists and social workers: Delivering counselling services in schools, workplaces, or community events.
Mobile crisis response teams: Offering immediate support during mental health emergencies, ensuring safety and stabilization.
Your next steps to choosing between the 5 types of mobile medical vans
You came to this article to learn everything you need to know about the 5 types of mobile medical vans: the Mobile Outreach Van, the Mobile Response Van, and the Mobile Clinic Van.
Now, you know what each van does, how you can use it, and who can use it effectively.
Do you know which mobile medical van is right for you? Get a quote from a MoveMobility expert today.
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