HOPE Pathways Community HUB (Health, Outreach, Prevention, Equity) is the most recent initiative launched by FCHIP in February 2022 with large support from the Fresno County Department of Public Health.
By collaborating with seven community-based organizations, HOPE seeks to implement a transformative model to address our communities’ healthcare inequities by empowering our local Community Health Workers.
This FCHIP workgroup mobilizes partner organizations committed to significantly increasing healthy food access and consumption. Together the partners are integrating food security solutions through the following:
A current focus for the partners is spearheading the Fresno Food Policy Council, a diverse group of stakeholders from all areas of the local food system to work towards food justice and equity through policy and organizing.
Contact:
Inez Zuniga
Food Security Network Project Coordinator
Fresno Metro Ministry
inez@fresnometmin.org
A common desire to make our communities trauma-informed for the purpose of building resilience in our youth, families, neighborhoods and county brings together this collection of institutions, school districts, community-based organizations and businesses.
The current priority for this workgroup is to develop a trauma-informed Network of Care in Fresno County.
A Trauma-Informed Network of Care is a group of interdisciplinary health, education, and human service professionals and community members and organizations that support adults, children, and families by providing access to evidence- based “buffering” resources and supports that help to prevent, treat, and heal the harmful consequences of toxic stress.
For more information, go to this link: California’s ACEs Aware Initiative Awards $30.8 Million in Grant Funds to Strengthen Trauma-Informed Networks of Care.
Contact:
Jason Williams
Executive Director and Co-Founder
Brain Wise Solutions
jason@brainwisesolutions.org
The Fresno Diabetes Collaborative increases awareness and access to local resources for the prevention and treatment of prediabetes and diabetes. The workgroup engages residents, neighborhood-based organizations, healthcare providers, public health, clinics, health educators and health plans. Check out the website to view more information: fresnodiabetes.org
Contact:
Gina Falcon
Program Manager, Maternal Wellness-PSUD, CalFresh Healthy Living, Diabetes Education Program
California Health Collaborative
gfalcon@healthcollaborative.org
The Youth Leadership Council (YLC) is a youth-led, youth-driven cohort of up to 14 high school juniors and seniors from underserved communities who are emerging health warriors and leaders that have a passion for guiding our community to pursue health equity. As part of the YLC, Fresno community youth have an opportunity to do the following:
Contact:
Christian Santos
Student, Fresno State University
csantos9152002@gmail.com
Susan Kincaid
FCHIP Development Director
sue@fresnometmin.org
The Central Valley Disability Service Providers (CVDSP) is a collaborative network of disability service organizations based in California’s Central Valley. This workgroup is dedicated to fostering connection, resource-sharing, and advocacy among agencies that serve individuals with disabilities.
CVDSP meets quarterly for a 1.5-hour session featuring guest speakers, program updates, and opportunities to share important news and resources from across the region. These meetings provide a valuable space for collaboration, learning, and staying informed about developments that impact our community.
In addition to our quarterly meetings, CVDSP regularly shares announcements about events, initiatives, and opportunities from community partners. We also encourage participation from new and existing disability service agencies across the Central Valley.
To ensure accessibility, each meeting includes an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, typically provided by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center (DHHSC).
Contact:
Sophia Salinas
HOPE Program Director
Sophia@fresnometmin.org
The Perinatal Mental Health and Birth Outcomes Task Force is dedicated to enhancing the emotional well-being of individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum period while tackling the systemic factors that affect both maternal and infant health. Key objectives include identifying populations at risk, reducing healthcare disparities, and promoting timely screening, diagnosis, and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
The task force assesses evidence-based clinical and community interventions, improves care coordination, and champions culturally responsive, trauma-informed care approaches. It also seeks to expand the behavioral health workforce, improve access to services, and advocate for sustainable funding.
By mapping existing programs and identifying care gaps, the task force develops actionable policy and practice recommendations to ensure healthier outcomes for birthing individuals and their infants.