Just to know there’s somebody out there that has your back, to make sure your basic needs are being cared for, whether it’s getting to an appointment, getting home, or making sure you’re feeling safe enough, even with yourself, to go to the doctor.
– WORTH participant
WORTH is the bridge from jail to health
WORTH is a program designed to help people who need medical care safely navigate hospitals, clinics, insurance, and pharmacies as they return back to the community after incarceration. We believe that a team approach is best to support people as they build up their confidence and their health, so our participants meet and work with both a Peer Support Specialist and Health Navigator starting while they are in custody, through their transition back into the community, and after they’re released. Each of the two roles have unique training and skills, and they work closely as a trio with the participant to address the individual’s health and wellness goals.
What each role does:
Through phone calls and visits, the Peer Support Specialist-
Through phone calls, texting, and visiting with the participant at our office in the community, the Peer Support Specialist-