Initiatives - fchip

HOPE Pathways Community HUB

HOPE (Health, Outreach, Prevention, Equity) Pathways Community HUB is an initiative launched by FCHIP in February 2022 with support from the Fresno County Department of Public Health.

Through collaboration with ten care coordination agencies and school districts, HOPE implements an evidence-based model built on seven PCHI Standards and 21 pathways, equipping over 33 Community Health Workers to identify risk, address social and health needs, and drive lasting health and well-being for Central Valley residents.

As the first and only Tier 1 PCHI-certified Community HUB in California, HOPE is committed to advancing health equity, strengthening communities, and ensuring that every resident has access to the care and support they deserve.

Fresno Food Security Network

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:

Food recovery, production, and distribution systems
Food system participant organizational capacity building
Neighborhood connections
Communication and marketing
Coordinated local food data and policy analysis

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

Fresno County Trauma & Resilience Network

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

Diabetes Collaborative

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
Project Director
California Health Collaborative
gfalcon@healthcollaborative.org

YLC Day 2 Visit with Congressman Jim Costa

Youth Leadership Council

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:

Elevate their voices
Build connections and network
Develop leadership, teamwork, and collaboration skills
Cultivate knowledge and an understanding of health disparities and solutions through systems change

Contact:
Christian Santos
Student, Fresno State University
csantos9152002@gmail.com

Central Valley Disability Service Providers

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 and features guest speakers, provides 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
Program Director
sophia@fresnometmin.org

Perinatal Mental Health and Birth Outcomes Task Force

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.

Contact:

Dr. Alexandra Addo-Boateng
Founder and CEO
California’s Perinatal Hub
alexandra@californiaperinatalhub.com