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Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation Award $1.1 Million to The Jed Foundation to Protect the Mental Health of New York’s Youth

Funding will help expand emotional well-being resources, educational workshops, and training programs for community-based organizations that foster communities of care statewide

September 20, 2024, NEW YORK CITY —  Fidelis Care, a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to New Yorkers, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced today a $1.1 million grant to The Jed Foundation (JED), a national nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults.

With this grant, JED will expand its current services, providing at least five youth-serving community-based organizations (CBOs) with consultation or strategic planning services, including expert guidance, educational workshops, and training programs, equipping young people with life skills and connecting them to mental health care when they are in distress.

“We are thrilled to support the vital work of The Jed Foundation with this grant,” said Vincent Marchello, Chief Medical Officer at Fidelis Care. “At Fidelis Care, we recognize the importance of mental health services in creating healthier communities. This investment underscores our commitment to ensuring youth and adolescents have access to the critical support they need to thrive.”

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), it is currently estimated that nearly one in five 12- to 17-year-olds in the United States experience a major depressive episode every year, and almost half of teens 13 to 17 say they would seek out professional help only as a last resort. In New York State, the need for enhanced mental health support for school-aged youth is critical: in 2021, 57% of New York 12- to 17-year-olds with depression had not received any care in the last year.

“JED is grateful to Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation for their commitment to supporting the emotional well-being of New York youth and for providing the resources to help them thrive,” said John MacPhee, JED Chief Executive Officer. “This partnership will allow us to bring JED’s lifesaving work to community-based organizations across the state and help them build on their mental health safety nets and approaches, while positively impacting the lives of thousands of young people.”

The inaugural group of CBOs includes Bottom Line, an organization that partners with degree-aspiring students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds as they get into and through college and launch mobilizing first careers; Hetrick-Martin Institute, which provides free, year-round programs and services for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies aged 13 to 24 in New York City; and Prep for Prep, which provides first-rate educational, leadership development and professional advancement opportunities for young people of color in New York City.

"Through decades of experience at Bottom Line, we have seen that the condition of a student's mental health plays a significant role in their overall journey to becoming a college graduate and professional,” said Sheneita R. Graham, Director of Culturally Responsive Programming at Bottom Line. “Our role at Bottom Line is to build strong relationships that assist us in determining need and connecting students to resources that will help them thrive personally to persist academically. Partnering with The Jed Foundation grants us the opportunity to expertly assess our mental health policies, processes, and resources to ensure we provide our students with thoughtful, high-quality support."

"Hetrick-Martin Institute is pleased to be working with The Jed Foundation to improve our ability to recognize young people in distress and conduct suicide risk assessments," said Bridget Hughes, Chief Program Officer at Hetrick-Martin Institute.

"We are so grateful to The Jed Foundation for hosting two workshops for our incoming college freshmen as part of our annual College Transition Retreat,” said Corey Rhoades, Director of Undergraduate Affairs at Prep for Prep. “The presenters shared their expertise and tailored the sessions in a way that was uniquely relevant and engaging for our students."

To learn more about ways to provide community-based organizations with consulting, evidence-based best practices, and data-driven guidance to protect youth mental health and prevent suicide, visit JED’s website.

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Screener Program Provides Support to Families Impacted by Social Determinants of Health

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Fidelis Care’s innovative SDoH screener program was launched two years ago as a grassroots health equity initiative to address conditions in the environments where people are born, live, work, and play that affect their health, well-being, and quality of life. Social Determinants of Health can affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes – particularly among vulnerable populations and in underserved areas.

The screener enables trained Fidelis Care representatives to assess an individual’s immediate needs and challenges related to SDoH through a brief series of questions covering areas such as access to transportation, food, and secure and safe housing. More than 450,000 Fidelis Care members have participated to date.


Click here to learn more about the different Social Determinants of Health and find available resources.

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Honoring Fidelis Care Nurses
5/10/2022 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Health and Wellness, In The Community, Provider News

At Fidelis Care, nurses work to support our members’ health and wellness in many ways.

In recognition of Nurses Week, May 6-12, we’re proud to feature five nurses with different roles and responsibilities at Fidelis Care, who share their thoughts on what being a nurse means to them.

 

Tara Christopher, RN, Care Manager II

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“Establishing lasting relationships with our members is the most rewarding part of my job. I can be a resource for them to talk openly with. Many of our members freely share their stories and struggles with me, without ever seeing me in person. I take pride in knowing I’ve earned our members’ trust and they know that my goal is to truly help them.”

 

Veronica Curley, RN, Long Term Care Nurse Specialist

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“I chose to be a nurse because I was drawn to healthcare, and nursing appeared to be a unique opportunity to affect someone’s life for the better. I work face to face with members every day, so I have the opportunity to listen to our members to ensure we understand what they need and how we can best meet those needs.”

 

Melissa Olivieri, RN, Senior Care Manager

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“What is most rewarding to me is connecting with members. I had a member recently who was a first-time mom, and she really needed extra postpartum support. In providing support to the member regarding breastfeeding, she felt more knowledgeable and empowered. To hear on the other line how grateful the member was for the help I was able to provide shows that my role and voice are significant.”

 

Travis Pereira, LPN, Clinical Reviewer

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“I am honored to be part of a team that has the opportunity to provide various initiatives that ensure all of our members are receiving quality healthcare. And I love being able to work alongside other inspirational and intelligent professionals with diverse backgrounds.”

 

Karlynn Semple, RN, Utilization Review Nurse II

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“I wanted to be part of a team that can make a difference in people’s lives for the better. I believe in the importance of doing what is in the best interest of those we serve, and this includes our members as well as our partners. Working as a nurse at Fidelis Care allows me to ensure safe, best practices are being used to treat and care for our members.”

 

About Fidelis Care:

Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than 2.4 million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. Follow us on LinkedIn at linked.com/fideliscare, on Twitter at @fideliscare, Instagram at @fideliscare, and on Facebook at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.


Honoring Fidelis Care Nurses
5/10/2022 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Health and Wellness, In The Community, Provider News

At Fidelis Care, nurses work to support our members’ health and wellness in many ways.

In recognition of Nurses Week, May 6-12, we’re proud to feature five nurses with different roles and responsibilities at Fidelis Care, who share their thoughts on what being a nurse means to them.

 

Tara Christopher, RN, Care Manager II

Nurses-Week-Fidelis-Care-2022-Health-Insurance

“Establishing lasting relationships with our members is the most rewarding part of my job. I can be a resource for them to talk openly with. Many of our members freely share their stories and struggles with me, without ever seeing me in person. I take pride in knowing I’ve earned our members’ trust and they know that my goal is to truly help them.”

 

Veronica Curley, RN, Long Term Care Nurse Specialist

Nurses-Week-Fidelis-Care-2022-Health-Insurance

“I chose to be a nurse because I was drawn to healthcare, and nursing appeared to be a unique opportunity to affect someone’s life for the better. I work face to face with members every day, so I have the opportunity to listen to our members to ensure we understand what they need and how we can best meet those needs.”

 

Melissa Olivieri, RN, Senior Care Manager

Nurses-Week-Fidelis-Care-2022-Health-Insurance

“What is most rewarding to me is connecting with members. I had a member recently who was a first-time mom, and she really needed extra postpartum support. In providing support to the member regarding breastfeeding, she felt more knowledgeable and empowered. To hear on the other line how grateful the member was for the help I was able to provide shows that my role and voice are significant.”

 

Travis Pereira, LPN, Clinical Reviewer

Nurses-Week-Fidelis-Care-2022-Health-Insurance

“I am honored to be part of a team that has the opportunity to provide various initiatives that ensure all of our members are receiving quality healthcare. And I love being able to work alongside other inspirational and intelligent professionals with diverse backgrounds.”

 

Karlynn Semple, RN, Utilization Review Nurse II

Nurses-Week-Fidelis-Care-2022-Health-Insurance

“I wanted to be part of a team that can make a difference in people’s lives for the better. I believe in the importance of doing what is in the best interest of those we serve, and this includes our members as well as our partners. Working as a nurse at Fidelis Care allows me to ensure safe, best practices are being used to treat and care for our members.”

 

About Fidelis Care:

Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than 2.4 million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. Follow us on LinkedIn at linked.com/fideliscare, on Twitter at @fideliscare, Instagram at @fideliscare, and on Facebook at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.