Community Health Worker (CHW)

Our Community Health Services

1. Health Navigation & Resource Connection

We help community members find their way through the complex healthcare and social service systems.

• Accessing Care: Assisting with appointments, finding specialists, and understanding medical paperwork.

• Social Determinants of Health (SDOH): Connecting families to local food banks, housing assistance (like CHISPA, HRC,CCA,CHS), and utility support.

• Government Benefits: Helping with enrollment and maintenance of Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and WIC.

2. Health Education & Coaching

Our CHWs provide culturally sensitive education to help you manage your health at home.

• Chronic Disease Support: Coaching for diabetes management, heart health, and blood pressure monitoring.

• Preventive Care: Information on the importance of cancer screenings (mammograms, colonoscopies) and immunizations.

• Workshops: Community classes on nutrition, prenatal care, and reproductive health.

3. Individual Support & Advocacy

We act as a bridge between the community and healthcare providers to ensure every voice is heard.

• Cultural Liaison: Serving as a "translator" for cultural nuances between patients and doctors, for the CHWs who are bilingual.

• Medical Advocacy: Attending appointments with clients to ensure their concerns are addressed and understood.

• Violence Prevention: Support for individuals experiencing domestic violence or community trauma, including connections to local safe shelters.

4. Screening & Assessment

We provide non-licensed screenings to identify needs early and prevent health issues from worsening.

• Health Risk Assessments: Identifying "rising risk" indicators like high glucose or stress.

• Social Needs Screening: Using tools to identify if a family is struggling with food insecurity or transportation barriers.

• Referral Management: Directing clients to the appropriate licensed professionals based on screening results.