Objective: To provide the medical and social services necessary to improve the overall health and well being of the black men in the community, as well as lay a foundation for black youth to maintain control over their own health. Description: Project Brotherhood (PB) offers services that address a wide range of issues, such as […]
Advocacy
Integrated Care Coordinator Position
Objective: Increase enrollment in federal and Wisconsin’s health programs by doing outreach and education and by providing accessibility and advocating for patients. To be more proactive in screening patients who are uninsured and determining eligibility for health assistance programs. Description: The Gerald L. Ignacio Indian Health Center-Milwaukee (GIIHC) needed to come up with a solution on how to […]
Social Service Specialist Position for Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for Urban Indians
Objective: To increase Medicaid enrollment, insurance enrollment, and enrollment in community patient assistance programs in order to help Urban Indians attain optimal health and coverage. Description: Many Urban Indians work and are not eligible for Medicaid, yet they still cannot afford medical insurance or medical bills. Some people are not aware of the programs that are […]
Atlantic Cape Family Support Organization: Hospital Companion Program
Objective: Provide peer support for parents while they are in psychiatric screening with their child. Description: Taking your child to the hospital due to a psychiatric emergency can be very confusing and scary. The process is long, there are many people asking questions and terminology can be difficult to understand. Families can also be very anxious […]
Utilizing Peers to Assist Families with Children Experiencing Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges
Objective: To assist families with children experiencing mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges by providing support, connection to resources, education, advocacy, and assistance with navigating systems Description: The Mental Health Association of Rochester’s Community Care program utilizes Family Resource Mentors (FRMs) to assist families with adolescent or transition-aged children who are experiencing mental, emotional and behavioral […]
YES! Youth Empowered Solutions
YES! is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth, in partnership with adults, to create community change. The advocacy work is centered on strategies that empower youth to address critical issues facing their communities: teen tobacco use, childhood obesity, substance abuse and access to healthcare. At YES!, high school-aged students are hired as staff members who work […]