Care Starts Here Community Health Worker Program
Are you or someone you know struggling to understand, advocate for or improve your health? Community Health Workers (CHWs) are your partners in care, trained in evidence-based practices to help you reach your personal and health goals. CICOA CHWs are individuals that come from your community to help you learn about and manage your health, navigate your healthcare (including appointments and medications), work towards personal goals, and access programs and resources to assist with needs (such as food, housing and transportation).
Participants will receive up to 90 days of personalized support, with help available in your home or out in the community. The program is free to most participants, regardless of age, income, insurance or ability.
Do you Qualify? You may be eligible if you meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Recent hospitalization/ER visit in the last 30 days
- Fall in the past 3 months
- Lost primary caregiver in the past 6 months
- Have not seen a primary care provider in the last 12 months
- Have a chronic health condition
- Have an identified social determinants of health need (housing, food, transportation, etc.)
- Caring for someone who meets one of the above criteria
We Can Help You:
Understand your health and medications
Find food, housing, and transportation resources
Prepare for and follow up after medical visits
Navigate healthcare and community services
Set and work toward your personal goals
Get short-term support during changes in health
Find a Community Health Worker Near You!
8 a.m. to noon
Jordan YMCA
8400 Westfield Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Contact: Jasmine | 317-254-5485
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA
5315 Lafayette Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Contact: Hannah | 317-803-6353
9 a.m. to noon
Lugar Tower, lunch area
901 Fort Wayne Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Contact: Courtney | 317-254-5484
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A Senior Retreat, Franklin
1040 W. Jefferson St.
Franklin, IN 46131
Contact: Katherine | 317-803-6032
8 a.m. to noon
Jordan YMCA
8400 Westfield Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Contact: Jasmine | 317-254-5485
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Avondale Meadows YMCA
3908 Meadows Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Contact: Janiah | 317-803-6321
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gleaners Resource Center
3737 Waldemere Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Contact: Courtney | 317-254-5484
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Crestwood Village South
8809 Madison Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Contact: Amy | 317-803-6257
1 to 4 p.m.
Crestwood Village North
9225 Garrison Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Contact: Sonora | 317-803-6384
No Scheduled Community Visits
8 a.m. to noon
Jordan YMCA
8400 Westfield Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Contact: Jasmine | 317-254-5485
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA
5315 Lafayette Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Contact: Hannah | 317-803-6353
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Avondale Meadows YMCA
3908 Meadows Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Contact: Janiah | 317-803-6321
1 to 3 p.m.
Chin Community of Indiana
Fourth Thursday only
5101 Madison Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Contact: Courtney | 317-254-5484
1 to 4 p.m.
Crestwood Village North
9225 Garrison Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Contact: Sonora | 317-803-6384
8 a.m. to noon
Jordan YMCA
8400 Westfield Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Contact: Jasmine | 317-254-5485
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A Senior Retreat, Martinsville
609 S. Lincoln St.
Martinsville, IN 46151
Contact: Katherine | 317-803-6032
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Crestwood Village South
8809 Madison Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Contact: Amy | 317-803-6257