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The In Between asks for $500,000 one-time and $100,000 ongoing to expand medical respite and end‑of‑life care for people experiencing homelessness
Summary
The In Between, which provides hospice and medical respite services to people experiencing homelessness, told the committee it needs funding to expand beds from 50 to 80, upgrade systems, and staff essential care roles; presenters argued the model reduces hospital utilization and yields net savings.
Jillian Olmstead, speaking for The In Between, told the committee the program is Utah’s only hospice and medical respite facility dedicated to individuals experiencing homelessness and requested $500,000 in one‑time capital support and $100,000 in ongoing funding to expand capacity and sustain operations.
"The in between is Utah's only hospice and medical respite facility for individuals experiencing homelessness," Olmstead said. She explained the facility provides short‑term medical respite and end‑of‑life care and asked the committee for $500,000 to expand bed capacity from 50 to 80, upgrade mechanical systems and support staffing and supplies.
Olmstead told the panel the model reduces hospital stays and can save taxpayers significant sums. Presenters cited hospital‑utilization reductions and estimated that medical respite reduces hospital stays by 91%; they argued the In Between’s low cost and outcomes could save stakeholders millions annually relative to repeated inpatient care.
The committee viewed a short video describing the program’s work; presenters said the facility has helped more than 150 people at end of life and provided assistance to more than 800 additional patients through respite and supportive services. The subcommittee did not take a formal vote during the presentation.
