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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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Fidelis Care ‘Veggies to Go’ Program Celebrates Impactful Second Season
11/30/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care in In The Community, Social Determinants of Health

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In its second year, the Fidelis Care ‘Veggies to Go’ program distributed 1,770 bags of healthy food to individuals and families in need. That adds up to 35,400 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables given out in 2023, a 68 percent increase over the inaugural year of the program. Veggies to Go addresses nutrition and food insecurity in urban and rural communities across New York State.

“Hunger is everywhere. Many regions of New York have underserved communities struggling with food insecurity and food deserts,” said Fidelis Care Sales and Marketing Director Shannon Lombardo. “Veggies to Go is a wonderful way to start the conversation about food insecurity and share information about the agencies and programs available to help people.”

Fidelis Care sourced food from local farmers for the 11 Veggies to Go events statewide. The events also featured information on healthy eating including Fidelis Care’s ‘Lunchology’ recipe sheets.

“By providing fresh fruits and vegetables and some inspiration in the kitchen, Fidelis Care helps empower people to make fun, delicious, and healthy choices at every meal and snack time,” said Fidelis Care Sales and Marketing Director Jennifer Lyons. “Veggies to Go emphasizes the importance of preventive care through wholesome nutrition.”

Fidelis Care collaborated with several community partners to pack Veggies to Go bags and host the events, including 4-H and Cornell Cooperative Extension in Warrensburg, CINQCARE in Buffalo, Macdonald Health Center in Woodhull, and several grocery stores, recreation centers, and churches.

“Fidelis Care has been a wonderful partner for us,” said First Presbyterian Church of Binghamton Outreach Coordinator Amy Abbey. “When we work together, we get to address multiple needs. It fuels my passion to help my neighbors. I want to make a difference in my local community, and we’re excited to do that here with Fidelis Care.”

The Fidelis Care team is working on plans for 2024 Veggies to Go events. Check the Fidelis Care events calendar in the spring.


 


Fidelis Care ‘Veggies to Go’ Program Celebrates Impactful Second Season
11/30/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care in In The Community, Social Determinants of Health

woman handing bag into cra

In its second year, the Fidelis Care ‘Veggies to Go’ program distributed 1,770 bags of healthy food to individuals and families in need. That adds up to 35,400 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables given out in 2023, a 68 percent increase over the inaugural year of the program. Veggies to Go addresses nutrition and food insecurity in urban and rural communities across New York State.

“Hunger is everywhere. Many regions of New York have underserved communities struggling with food insecurity and food deserts,” said Fidelis Care Sales and Marketing Director Shannon Lombardo. “Veggies to Go is a wonderful way to start the conversation about food insecurity and share information about the agencies and programs available to help people.”

Fidelis Care sourced food from local farmers for the 11 Veggies to Go events statewide. The events also featured information on healthy eating including Fidelis Care’s ‘Lunchology’ recipe sheets.

“By providing fresh fruits and vegetables and some inspiration in the kitchen, Fidelis Care helps empower people to make fun, delicious, and healthy choices at every meal and snack time,” said Fidelis Care Sales and Marketing Director Jennifer Lyons. “Veggies to Go emphasizes the importance of preventive care through wholesome nutrition.”

Fidelis Care collaborated with several community partners to pack Veggies to Go bags and host the events, including 4-H and Cornell Cooperative Extension in Warrensburg, CINQCARE in Buffalo, Macdonald Health Center in Woodhull, and several grocery stores, recreation centers, and churches.

“Fidelis Care has been a wonderful partner for us,” said First Presbyterian Church of Binghamton Outreach Coordinator Amy Abbey. “When we work together, we get to address multiple needs. It fuels my passion to help my neighbors. I want to make a difference in my local community, and we’re excited to do that here with Fidelis Care.”

The Fidelis Care team is working on plans for 2024 Veggies to Go events. Check the Fidelis Care events calendar in the spring.