ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 14, 2022) – The Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) is launching a FREE, voluntary pilot program “Allegan County Community Links” that will work to connect individuals to communities, health, and social service systems through a referral program with Community Health Workers (CHWs). This pilot program is available now through May 31, 2023, unless funding opportunities continue. Allegan County Community Links is designed to be an extension of existing community services and bridge gaps for individuals to help the community thrive. The goal of this program is to address social determinants of health, such as housing, access to care, or food security that affect individual health outcomes. The CHWs will also work with local agencies to help meet individuals’ needs.
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
- 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 and ask for a CHW. After completing the referral form, one of the CHWs will reach out to the individual to gather more information and start connecting them to services and resources. Follow-up appointments will occur to ensure services are meeting the needs of the individual until all desired needs are met or the individual says otherwise.
For more information, visit the program website at https://www.allegancounty.org/health/community-links, send the CHWs an email at communitylinks@allegancounty.org, or call ACHD at (269) 673-5411.
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