
Community Health Worker Services
ABOUT
Vital Access Care Foundation (VACF) is proud to partner with CalOptima Health to provide Community Health Worker (CHW) services to eligible members.
CHWs are individuals who understand the culture, language, and needs of the community. This program helps connect individuals with medical care, mental health services, insurance, food, housing, and other social support, for those who have Medi-Cal (also known as Medicaid).
Program Flyer: English | Spanish | Vietnamese
SERVICES OFFERED
in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Health Education
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Provide easy-to-understand information about medical, physical, and mental health
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Offer workshops or one-on-one sessions on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and wellness
Health Navigation
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Schedule health-related appointments
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Listen and help connect individuals to health professionals
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Assist with Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and other social services
Individual Support or Advocacy
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Help individuals understand their rights and options to ensure their health needs are met
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Assist with filling out forms and connecting to needed services
Screening and Assessment
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Help identify health and social needs
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Support in addressing barriers to care
PROVIDER REFERRALS
We partner with you to provide health education, promotion, and resource navigation/care coordination that complements your care plan and support healthy and happy individuals.
Based on your recommendations, our team will work together to support you and your patient's goals. Please fill out the form below to refer your patient.
SELF-REFERRAL
Please fill out your information below and our team will connect with you.
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