STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES, TRANSFORMING CARE
The Alliance for Wellness is a community-based program that helps local nonprofits provide better care and services to people with Medi-Cal—California’s public health insurance program.
We give small and mid-sized nonprofits the tools, support, and training they need to offer health services that truly make a difference, like:
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Mental health support
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Help with housing or food
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Support during pregnancy
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Chronic illness care
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And more
WANT A QUICK OVERVIEW?
Get a simple, high-level look at what the Alliance for Wellness is all about. Download our one-page overview PDF to learn more about our mission, services, and impact.
HOW WE HELP
Many nonprofits want to offer health services—but Medi-Cal rules and paperwork can be tough to figure. That’s where we come in.
- Handling contracts and paperwork
- Supporting billing and payments
- Providing training for Community Health Workers (CHWs)
- Connecting organizations to each other and to local health plans
- Offering tools and guidance every step of the way
TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING
The CBO Medi-Cal Capacity Building Series (Medi-Cal Track) is a collaborative partnership with and Health Plan of San Joaquin. It was founded to support Medi-Cal capacity building and training for community-based providers.
- Medi-Cal 101
- Medi-Cal Credentialing and Contracting
- Client Engagement and Outreach
- Quality Improvement and Compliance and more
WHO WE SERVE
We work with:
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Nonprofits and community groups looking to provide health services through Medi-Cal
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Community Health Workers (CHWs) who want training and support
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Healthcare partners looking to team up with trusted community organizations
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Residents with Medi-Cal who need help accessing care and services
WHY IT MATTERS
When local organizations can do more, communities get stronger.
By making it easier for nonprofits to offer Medi-Cal services, we can:
- Improve care for families and individuals
- Support people in staying healthy at home
- Address mental health and wellness needs
- Build a stronger, more connected network of care
OUR CARE COORDINATION NETWORK
The AFW aims to improve health outcomes by coordinating care and addressing social determinants of health through community health workers (CHWs). Selected care coordination agencies will employ CHWs trained to navigate and close Pathways addressing health-related social needs (HRSN), most notably:
- Access to care and benefits navigation
- Employment and transportation support
- Housing through navigation, tenancy, and sustaining services support
- Medication screening, reconciliation, and adherence
- Asthma remediation through qualified supplies and physical modifications
- Food access and security, especially Medically Tailored Meals for those with chronic conditions
PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR NETWORK
INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR
Did you miss our informational webinar? No problem — you can still get all the details!
Watch the full recording of our Alliance for Wellness Community Care RFA Webinar to learn about program details, eligibility requirements, application steps, and answers to participant questions—everything you need to get started with the RFA process.
QUESTIONS?
For any questions about Alliance for Wellness or the referral form, please contact Christina Bastida-Gonzalez, Director of Community Health, at cbastida@unitedwaysjc.org or 209.469.6980