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Outreach & Health
The Outreach & Health Ministry Staff operates our Health Outreach Bus, our Rapid HIV Testing Program, our health care work within The Night Ministry’s programs and in collaborations with other agencies.

Mark Bradley, Director, Outreach and Health Ministry is responsible for the planning, oversight and direction of the Outreach and Health Ministry Department. He coordinates, supervises, and supports the Outreach & Health Ministry staff. He schedules the Health Outreach Bus for appearances in parades and at other functions. Additionally, he represents The Night Ministry in outreach efforts with congregations, at panel discussions and workshops, and with collaborative agencies. He assists the Volunteer Coordinator with the training of staff and volunteers. He works with the Development Department on funding and reporting issues.

Our Administrative Assistant summarizes contact counts from the Bus logs. These figures are used in reports and grant proposals. This position is responsible for ensuring that supplies for the Health Outreach vehicles are ordered, stored, and stocked. Maintaining the Bus schedule is an additional duty.

Our Community Health Program Manager coordinates our community health outreach program. This position supervises our nursing staff, and builds/maintains linkages with community health service providers and public health agencies.

Our Outreach Nurse provides health care on the Health Outreach Bus, including health assessments and referrals. This position can treat many conditions, including: injuries from recent assaults, sexually transmitted infections, and upper respiratory infections. The Nurse can test clients for strep, pregnancy, blood sugar and HIV/STDs. Medical records are kept for patients, and forwarded as required by funding and accrediting sources to the Health Services Coordinator.

Our Pastoral Services Manager provides supervision and support for our Neighborhood Outreach Professionals, on the street and in the office. Along with other members of the Outreach & Health Ministry program, this position builds relationships with community members to address the needs of the people we serve. Responsibilities also include coordinating the maintenance of our Health Outreach Bus and helping represent The Night Ministry to other organizations.

Our Neighborhood Outreach Professionals are responsible for building relationships, providing pastoral care, HIV education and prevention, and referrals for social services in their assigned nighttime community.

Our Rapid HIV Coordinator conducts outreach and Rapid HIV testing, and offer pre- and post-test counseling.

Our HIV/STD Testing Professional conducts prevention, education, pre- and post-test counseling, and testing for HIV (results in 20 minutes), Hepatitis C, Clamydia and Gonorrhea.




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