Calhoun Family Resource Network, located in Grantsville is a local coalition working to improve services for families and children in Calhoun County. Their organization works to assess community needs, develop local plans, promote changes, evaluate results, and assist agencies in improving the service delivery system. One such effort took place on the sidewalk outside their office as they provided training and the provision of NarCan to several community members who stopped by on Thursday, September 8. NarCan is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. Calhoun FRN and the Domestic Abuse Response team with Lori Fleagle will continue to offer NarCan to anyone in the community who would like to keep it on hand. Call for more information at 304-354-7177.
In addition to the the Calhoun FRN resources three additional agencies participated in the day’s information sharing event.
The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Their staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, they empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of their psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, psychologists, professional counselors, social workers, and addiction counselors. For Information, contact Westbrook Health Services through this Link:
Career Connections serves 9 counties in West Virginia offering Educational and Training Assistance. Their program offers tutoring, High School Diploma/equivalent, College and Technical School Campus visits, Referrals to Community Service Providers and links to childcare and housing assistance. You can contact Career Connections at 304-917-6143 for more information.
The Health Plan attended the event to provide resources for Health, wellness, prevention risk reduction and community based resources. They have a team of Health coaches, social workers, and member advocates on staff that provide support and education to their members with topics including:
- Nutrition
- Healthy weight maintenance
- Encouraging physical activity
- Managing stress
- Identifying depressive symptoms
- avoiding at risk behaviors
- smoking or tobacco cessation.
They can also direct you to tools, resources and services in Calhoun County to help meet your needs. Needs such as: transportation, food resources, housing support, and other resources to keep you healthy and maximize your benefits.
If you are living with diabetes, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and depression you don’t have to go it alone. The Health Plan has a team of nurses who can provide you with educational materials, telephone calls and guidance.
To enroll in the Chronic Disease Management Program call 1-877-903-7504 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or you can enroll online at healthplan.org/disease-management-form
For more information on The Health Plan and what they offer visit the link below:
