Facing looming Medicaid cuts, the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is laying off staff and shutting down a medical respite facility in Jamaica Plain.

The organization provides critical medical care to individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the Boston area.

According to a press release from the 1199SEIU, representing the workers, the nonprofit is laying off 25 workers beginning Oct. 10.

The union says part of the layoffs include recovery workers, who they say have been crucial in helping to support those facing homelessness and substance abuse issues in the Mass & Cass area .

The program is also closing the Stacy Kirkpatrick House in Jamaica Plain , a 20-bed medical respite facility for patients experiencing homelessness to recuperate after surgery, hos

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