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Fidelis Care Presents Brady Market with $5,000 Food Insecurity Grant

In observance of National Nutrition Month, Fidelis Care presented a $5,000 grant to support Brady Market’s programs to combat food insecurity in the Syracuse region. The grant is part of $315,000 in donations by Fidelis Care to nonprofit organizations on the front lines of fighting hunger across New York State. Food insecurity impacts about one in 10 New York households.

“Nutrition is healthcare,” said Fidelis Care Sales and Marketing Director Shannon Lombardo.  “Fidelis Care is committed to promoting health and well-being in Syracuse and communities across New York State. That begins by partnering with organizations like Brady Market to help families and individuals gain access to healthy, nutritious foods.”

Brady Market in Syracuse, operated by not-for-profit Brady Social Enterprises, Inc., is a grocery store with retail and wholesale operations, deli and catering, job training, and wraparound support services. It was inspired by the 70-plus year history of Brady Faith Center’s engagement with generations of individuals and families in some of the community’s most impoverished neighborhoods.

“Brady Market is very grateful for this Fidelis Care grant,” said Brady Faith Center Director Kevin Frank. “We absolutely can’t do what we do without wonderful partners. For many who live in the community, Brady Market is the only place to get fresh fruits and vegetables. We plan to use the Fidelis Care funding to take the lead in collaborating with 20 neighborhood organizations to deliver meals for 220 families. One of the wonderful things about this program is that our partner organizations know who needs food support the most. It’s just one of the ways that we are more than a market in this community.”

Lombardo added, “We know that one meal is not going to solve a family’s food insecurity, but these grants give us an opportunity to connect people with agencies and organizations like Brady Market to help them find the resources they need for long-term solutions.”

Fidelis Care takes pride in supporting the vital work of Brady Market and the other food insecurity grant recipients across New York State because no one should suffer from hunger. Click here to see the full list of Fidelis Care food insecurity grant recipient organizations.

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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Behavioral Health Spotlight: New Choices Recovery Center
6/5/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Caregiver Support, Health and Wellness, In The Community, Mental Health

 

In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Fidelis Care visited partner New Choices Recovery Center, an alcohol and drug treatment facility in Schenectady, and talked with Clinical Coordinator Meagan Rivers, LMHC, NCC, CCTP.

Fidelis Care: What is your general advice for people regarding their mental health?

Meagan Rivers: “I think people taking care of their mental health is one of the most important things anybody can do. It affects everything from how you sleep to how you interact with the rest of the world. I’m sure everybody’s heard the term self-care. That really is important, and self-care looks different for everybody. For some people, it’s going for a jog. For some people, it’s curling up on the couch and watching a TV show. For some people, it’s getting their nails done. It’s really just finding something that brings you some inner peace so you can have a respite from the rest of the world.”

Fidelis Care: What is New Choices Recovery Center?

Meagan Rivers: “New Choices offers substance use treatment at different levels. There’s outpatient, as in people who live in the community. They come in and attend individual sessions or they might attend some groups depending upon what their needs are. Then, we have an intensive outpatient program, which is mostly people who reside in our halfway houses. They attend 12 hours of group a week. If they’re having a really bad day, they can stop by and talk to one of our peer advocates or come in and if somebody’s door is open, just talk. They know that someone is here who truly cares for them and that can make a world of difference.”

Fidelis Care: Tell us about the relationship between New Choices Recovery Center and Fidelis Care.

Meagan Rivers: “Fidelis Care has a representative in our building. That is one of the most helpful partnerships we have ever created. We have people who come in who don’t have insurance. We bring them to Fidelis Care Health Benefit Representative Ashley Comini, and they can be seen and get the services they need. Being able to provide that for people gives them one less thing they need to worry about.” 

Fidelis Care: What is your message for those considering seeking mental health assistance?

Meagan Rivers: “I think first and foremost, mental health is not something to be ashamed of. It’s not something to hide from or run from. It doesn’t mean that something is horribly wrong with you. It’s something that a lot of people struggle with. It’s OK to ask for help.”


Behavioral Health Spotlight: New Choices Recovery Center
6/5/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Caregiver Support, Health and Wellness, In The Community, Mental Health

 

In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Fidelis Care visited partner New Choices Recovery Center, an alcohol and drug treatment facility in Schenectady, and talked with Clinical Coordinator Meagan Rivers, LMHC, NCC, CCTP.

Fidelis Care: What is your general advice for people regarding their mental health?

Meagan Rivers: “I think people taking care of their mental health is one of the most important things anybody can do. It affects everything from how you sleep to how you interact with the rest of the world. I’m sure everybody’s heard the term self-care. That really is important, and self-care looks different for everybody. For some people, it’s going for a jog. For some people, it’s curling up on the couch and watching a TV show. For some people, it’s getting their nails done. It’s really just finding something that brings you some inner peace so you can have a respite from the rest of the world.”

Fidelis Care: What is New Choices Recovery Center?

Meagan Rivers: “New Choices offers substance use treatment at different levels. There’s outpatient, as in people who live in the community. They come in and attend individual sessions or they might attend some groups depending upon what their needs are. Then, we have an intensive outpatient program, which is mostly people who reside in our halfway houses. They attend 12 hours of group a week. If they’re having a really bad day, they can stop by and talk to one of our peer advocates or come in and if somebody’s door is open, just talk. They know that someone is here who truly cares for them and that can make a world of difference.”

Fidelis Care: Tell us about the relationship between New Choices Recovery Center and Fidelis Care.

Meagan Rivers: “Fidelis Care has a representative in our building. That is one of the most helpful partnerships we have ever created. We have people who come in who don’t have insurance. We bring them to Fidelis Care Health Benefit Representative Ashley Comini, and they can be seen and get the services they need. Being able to provide that for people gives them one less thing they need to worry about.” 

Fidelis Care: What is your message for those considering seeking mental health assistance?

Meagan Rivers: “I think first and foremost, mental health is not something to be ashamed of. It’s not something to hide from or run from. It doesn’t mean that something is horribly wrong with you. It’s something that a lot of people struggle with. It’s OK to ask for help.”