Who We Are and What We Do Community Engagement HUB Program
Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc. ® (CHNCT), on behalf of the HUSKY Health program, has established a network of Community Engagement HUBs throughout the state. A HUB is a neighborhood space where members can get H elp U nderstanding their B enefits. Through these HUBs, CHNCT has established a trusted presence in communities with the highest HUSKY Health member populations, making it easier to reach members who may be unaware of all the community services and resources available to them. Members who visit the HUBs are empowered to make better-informed decisions about their health after being introduced to resources to help meet their basic needs. They can also learn how to live a healthier lifestyle.
CHNCT has collaborated with community partners such as Connecticut Foodshare and Workforce Alliance to establish HUB sites where community partners are located. Partners can refer their clients, who are largely comprised of HUSKY Health members, to our information tables at the sites and at community partner events. Examples of events include community meetings, health fairs, parent-teacher nights, and mobile food pantries. HUB events are posted on the HUSKY Health member website and social media pages to let members know when and where they can go to take advantage of these resources. HUBs are generally open for one to two hours at a time and are managed by CHNCT’s Community Health Workers (CHWs). The HUSKY Health program continues to see positive results from establishing HUB sites in community settings that HUSKY Health members frequently visit and trust. Community partners benefit by increasing the number of resources they can offer their clients, which increases community and member engagement. HUSKY Health members benefit by obtaining information that can help them address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), including food insecurity, housing, education, and employment. Through resource sharing and working together to impact SDOH, the program improves health equity among HUSKY Health populations throughout Connecticut.
To help your clients locate a HUB near them, please refer them to the Community Engagement calendar on our HUSKY Health website.
Partner Spotlight The Village-Burns Family Resource Center
We’re thrilled to highlight our valued partner, The Village-Burns Family Resource Center, located in Hartford. For over two decades, The Village has been dedicated to empowering families and building stronger communities through its comprehensive support services. Their work focuses on providing resources and assistance to parents and children in the Hartford and Vernon area, fostering resilience, and strengthening family ties.
Through programs like educational workshops, parenting support, mental health resources, and community activities, The Village-Burns Family Resource Center plays a crucial role in helping families thrive. Our partnership with them is enriching, as our CHWs connect with families through school events, ensuring access to essential resources.
We’re honored to partner with The Village and support their mission to build healthier, stronger communities. Learn more about their services and share these helpful resources with clients who could benefit. Visit The Village’s website here.
HUSKY Health Community Partner Newsletter Page 2 Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc. ® (CHNCT) is the State of Connecticut’s Medical Administrative Services Organization for the HUSKY Health program.
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