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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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September is National Suicide Prevention Month
9/4/2024 • Posted by Patrice Reives-Bright, MD, Fidelis Care Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health in Health and Wellness, Mental Health

 

Suicide is a major public health issue that leaves a tremendous impact on families, friends, and entire communities. Here are some facts:

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to honor the lives lost to suicide and offer support to those who have been affected. Like other mental health conditions, suicide and suicidal thoughts can impact anyone, regardless of their age, gender, or background.

It is important to know that suicide can be prevented. There are ways each of us can help. From faith communities to schools, workplaces, and community centers, everyone can help make a difference.
 

  • Educate yourself about suicide prevention.
  • Learn the warning signs and risk factors.
  • Understand how to offer support to someone who may be considering suicide.
  • Become familiar with resources like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Together, we can create a network of support and hope that helps save lives. During National Suicide Prevention Month, let’s begin to learn, share, and act for a brighter future for all.


Additional Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

To learn how to get support for mental health, drug, and alcohol issues, visit FindSupport.gov.

To locate treatment facilities or providers, visit FindTreatment.gov or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357).

SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

NAMI | National Alliance on Mental Illness


You are not alone. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Watch this video to see how a Fidelis Care Case Manager supported a Fidelis Care member through his struggles.


September is National Suicide Prevention Month
9/4/2024 • Posted by Patrice Reives-Bright, MD, Fidelis Care Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health in Health and Wellness, Mental Health

 

Suicide is a major public health issue that leaves a tremendous impact on families, friends, and entire communities. Here are some facts:

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to honor the lives lost to suicide and offer support to those who have been affected. Like other mental health conditions, suicide and suicidal thoughts can impact anyone, regardless of their age, gender, or background.

It is important to know that suicide can be prevented. There are ways each of us can help. From faith communities to schools, workplaces, and community centers, everyone can help make a difference.
 

  • Educate yourself about suicide prevention.
  • Learn the warning signs and risk factors.
  • Understand how to offer support to someone who may be considering suicide.
  • Become familiar with resources like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Together, we can create a network of support and hope that helps save lives. During National Suicide Prevention Month, let’s begin to learn, share, and act for a brighter future for all.


Additional Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

To learn how to get support for mental health, drug, and alcohol issues, visit FindSupport.gov.

To locate treatment facilities or providers, visit FindTreatment.gov or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357).

SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

NAMI | National Alliance on Mental Illness


You are not alone. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Watch this video to see how a Fidelis Care Case Manager supported a Fidelis Care member through his struggles.