Genesis Health Services Nokomis, Florida Genesis health Services has been providing free health and dental care since 1995. Starting this year, Genesis will offer mental health services. VIH funds will be used to promote these new services. Good News Community Health Center Gainesville, FL Good News Community Health Center serves the indigent, uninsured people of Hall County. In return for services offered at the clinic, clients are encouraged to volunteer their time doing various jobs on-site.
Some clients work as receptionists while others help clean up the center.
VIH funds will be used to recognize the volunteers who serve the clinic and to help recruit new volunteers. Through case management and advocacy, Greater Derry Community Health Services helps their patients navigate the local health and human services system. VIH funds will be used to off-set the cost of a asthma study to show that through advocacy and education, GDCH can control costs for the local health system. Inc. Lawrence, MA The Greater Lawrence Family Health Center runs a Health Van for Kids program which provides free dental screenings and oral health education for 6,000 low-income, minority children and free dental care for 150 children in the Lawrence area. Funds will be used to print agency and volunteer brochures, create training materials for volunteer orientations, and recruit volunteers.