Johnstown Women’s Help Center hoping to expand reach through new partnership

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Women’s Help Center , in Johnstown, has joined the Community Care HUB as a Care Coordination Agency (CCA).

With the partnership, they hope to connect even more vulnerable populations with needed services such as employment, housing, transportation, and food. The HUB, an initiative by the Center for Population Health , aims to improve health outcomes by addressing risk factors and social determinants.

“We have been looking for additional ways to provide enhanced support to the individuals we serve in our emergency shelter and housing programs,” The Women’s Help Center Executive Director Roxanne Tyger said. “The Community Health Workers will add a deeper dimension to the work we do and help at-risk individuals and families be successful, healthy, and supported in the community. They will be a tremendous addition to our team.”

By becoming a CCA, The Women’s Help Center will employ two Community Health Workers (CHWs). Once trained, the CHWs will meet with referred participants one-on-one, preferably in their homes.

“We are thrilled to expand our program and partner with the Women’s Help Center. Their understanding of the needs of our community will help us connect many more at-risk people to resources and support.” Center for Population Health Associate Director Kimberly Roberts said. “For years the Women’s Help Center has proven to be a crucial part of the social service network and forging a partnership allows us to further our collective goals to improve health and wellness.”

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If you’re looking for help you can contact 814-535-5156 (ext:1) to see if you’re eligible under the new program.

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