Objective: Engaging with families where they naturally gather to commemorate special events to raise awareness of mental health. Description: As the community naturally comes together to mark special events and celebrate holidays, they present an opportunity that is organic. Outreach can be conducted in public places and at community events such as parades, parks, museums, and other […]
Promotion
Fotonovelas for Health Education
Objective: To deliver Latino-centered messages and information that is culturally appropriate using unobtrusive and educational methods. Description: The Latino community faces stigma, fear and other barriers to seeking services. Promotores and other community stakeholders write a culturally and linguistically appropriate message and develop fotonovelas to provide information and education on health issues. They are distributed throughout the community, agricultural […]
Hamilton Knights Alternative Football Program
Background: Many youth benefit greatly from sports, physically and mentally. There are strict requirements of organized sports including: weight limits, financial obligations and behavioral/conduct expectations. There are times when youth with behavioral health needs, although are talented, have difficulty managing their behaviors in practice and in school and therefore, cannot participate in sports which greatly […]
Enrollment Strategies for Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act Program
Objective: Locate and enroll uninsured Native American children into the Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP) program by overcoming barriers, including the belief that insurance is not needed because of access to Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal, or Urban facilities; fear of government; and misinformation on eligibility for Medicaid/CHIP. The overall goal is to enroll and retain 700 […]
Enrollment Specialist and Tribal Outreach Positions
Background: High rates of uninsured children, uninsured American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs), and uninsured individuals in King County in Washington make outreach and education about CMS programs and eligibility criteria to these populations critical. King County has one of the largest uninsured children’s populations in Washington State. AI/ANs are one of the largest uninsured populations in […]
Oregon Health Plan/ Healthy Native Kids Outreach Program
Objective: To reach underserved individuals, provide community education regarding health care options, and make strides to create a healthier American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) community. Description: The Oregon Health Plan/Healthy Native Kids (OHP/HNK) Outreach program provides outreach and support to clients and providers through education on access and follow-up phone calls, consistent contact with staff through informational presentations, […]