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DAP HEALTH: ASKING FOR HELP IS OK
EXPANDED RESOURCE NAVIGATION OFFERS HOPE TO MORE BY JACK BUNTING
More people face poverty daily because of this pandemic, and their own fear of seeking assistance threatens them and their communities. DAP Health is taking the stigma out of asking for help with a new Resources Navigator service for people who have been affected by COVID and who might not usually be seeking this kind of resource.
compatible services and programs according to their needs, with community partners that will render the service. For many who are suffering, the greatest barrier can be not knowing about the many services available to help them, offered from several nonprofits and government agencies.
Participants are required to meet just one of the following criteria:
Anyone who is interested should contact Michael Cohan by calling (760) 323-2118 ext. 480 or by e-mailing mcohan@ daphealth.org. It is not necessary to be a patient or client of DAP Health to utilize this new service. Participants will also be able to register for ongoing medical services and behavioral health during their consultation. “The idea is to be able to connect community members who
• Personal health affected by having COVID • Spouse, significant other, or family affected by having COVID • Employment or income negatively impacted by COVID DAP Health will connect participants to the best and most
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