Flagler Health+ Shares 2020 Milestones of Flagler Health+ 保健连接 and Expansion Plans

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – 12月 21, 2020 – Flagler Health+ announced today key milestones and expansion plans for 保健连接+, the health enterprise’s social health organization that connects area residents with a single access point to services that address social determinants of health in a coordinated way across communities. Flagler Health+ 保健连接 has made significant strides to improve circumstances such as housing, 收入, 教育, food adequacy and other factors tied to social determinants of health, which research has shown affects 80% of health outcomes.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a light on the important role that Flagler Health+ 保健连接 continues to play in building healthier communities across Northeast Florida,” said Flagler Health+ President and Chief Executive Officer Jason Barrett. “With an emphasis on collaboration, innovation and seamless care navigation, the team at Flagler Health+ 保健连接 is closing the gap in health care disparities and helping area residents and communities thrive. This would not be possible without our growing base of community partners.”

In 2020, Flagler Health+ 保健连接 helped decrease the unsheltered homeless population by 39% and increase access to youth behavioral health resources by 20%. Programs such as 勇敢的, a partnership with St. 约翰 County School District that connects students across 39 schools with behavioral health providers, saw a 160% increase in the number of students proactively working with providers. The alliance also helped more than 1,300 residents affected by COVID-19 secure housing and utility payment assistance, food and other critical needs. This infographic provides a full summary of the 2020 impact of Flagler Health+ 保健连接 in addressing homelessness/affordable housing, adolescent mental health and COVID-19-related social needs.

“The collective effort of our partners and supporters helped individuals and families navigate some of life’s most challenging circumstances,” saidFlagler Health+ 保健连接 Executive Director John Eaton. “As we work to increase coordination and access to the resources people need to keep their families safe and healthy, we are working towards realizing our vision to advance physical, social and economic health in Northeast Florida.”

Flagler Health+ 保健连接 has grown tremendously in recent years, expanding to include over 60 community-based organizations that serve nearly 5,000 clients in both St. 约翰 and Flagler County. Key expansion plans for 2021 include:

• Expanding 勇敢的 to Putnam County (January 2021)
• Launching 勇敢的 2 Speak, an online community to promote mental health and wellbeing by connecting youth with providers and access to peer support (January 2021)
• Establishing the first permanent supportive housing program for veterans in St. 约翰 County in (June 2021)

To learn more about UF健康街. 约翰保健连接 and its resources, visit stjohnscareconnect.com.