Mass General Awards $3.4 Million for Community-Based Projects to Address Housing, Access to Behavioral Health and Workforce Development in Suffolk County
Seven proposals were chosen which feature a wide range of upstream policy and systems change approaches addressing the social determinants of health. Priorities were determined by the community-driven process outlined in the 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan.
"The lack of affordable housing, living wage jobs and mental health services plague many neighborhoods disproportionately particularly communities of color leading to alarming health disparities. Failure to address these root causes during COVID-19 could further exacerbate these inequities," said
Housing costs, homelessness, and deteriorated home conditions impact community members' physical health and wellness. Community-based development of affordable housing increases the supply of affordable homes and often provides housing that is safer and healthier for residents, free from exposure to hazards. The Mass General Allocation Committee selected Local
"Mass General's commitment to creating and preserving stable housing and fighting displacement will help residents stay in their homes and their communities," said
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Community health workers (CHWs), navigators, and recovery coaches with mental health training play a critical role in addressing behavioral health needs of community members who may be reluctant to seek services because of access, stigma or inability to find a culturally or linguistically sensitive provider. Funding aims to increase the pool of community health workers and recovery coaches with specialized mental health and substance use training who represent low-income, immigrant, LGBTQ, seniors, and/or communities of color through coordinated, funded recruitment and training programs. Three organizations were each awarded
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Jobs and financial security are closely tied to health outcomes, health insurance and other benefits, and housing stability. Funding aims to support workforce development programs for adults, with a focus on resume building, job readiness, skills training, education, ESOL and through the cultivation of relationships with employers, trade and unions. Four organizations were awarded up to
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