Community Health Workers (CHWs) are respected locals from the Barry-Eaton County Health Department who play a vital role in connecting underserved groups with healthcare, assistance programs, and other community resources.
What can Community Health Workers help with?
- Navigating Healthcare and Social Services
CHWs can help people complete & submit applications for services, make calls with clients to determine eligibility for services, or assist clients with follow-up on application processes.
- Find Primary Care or Specialty Healthcare Providers
Whether people are looking for a physician close to their home or one that can speak their language, CHWs can help connect them to the right provider to meet their needs.
- Utility & Housing Assistance Programs
CHWs can help connect folks to emergency home repair and weatherization services, utility assistance, and other housing assistance programs.
- Substance Use Treatment & Harm Reduction
CHWs provide a whole person-centered approach to those facing substance use by connecting to treatment, locating support groups, arranging transportation to services, providing harm reduction resources, & more.
- Navigating MI Bridges
CHWs can help people apply for benefits like WIC or the Food Assistance Program, manage their case information, apply for Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance, and explore additional resources available including child development care.
- Food Assistance Programs
CHWs can help people find food resources and programs they can access for immediate and/or long-term food assistance, ensuring individuals and families have the support they need to maintain their health and well-being.
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