ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Allegan County Health Department is launching a free, voluntary pilot program called “Allegan County Community Links.”
The program is geared up to help connect individuals to communities, health, and social services systems through a referral program with Community Health Workers.
Health officials say “Allegan County Community Links” is available now through May 31st of 2023, unless funding opportunities continue. They go onto say the goal of the program is to address social determinants of health, such as housing, access to care, or food security that affect individual health outcomes.
“This program will help ensure individuals referred are connected to community resources,” says Lindsay Maunz, ACHD Planning and Preparedness Manager. “Not only will the certified Community Health Workers work with individuals on a personal level to help get the services they need, but we will also be able to work with community partners and support Allegan County residents to help improve overall health outcomes for our community,” continues Maunz.
Some areas that this program will help with include: Basic needs, medical services, transportation assistance, family services, mental health services, legal services, education resources, housing assistance, food assistance and senior service resources.
Those interested in the program or who would like to refer someone to the program can fill out the online referral form, or call ACHD at 269 673-5411.
For more information, visit the program website at https://www.allegancounty.org/health/community-links, or call ACHD at 269-673-5411.
