Scaling “Community As Medicine” via YMCA Partnerships
Grantee: Open Source Wellness
Year Funded: 2023
Amount: $60,000.00
Report Status: Report not posted
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Project Summary: Open Source Wellness (OSW) will partner with a diverse cohort of YMCAs from around the country to catalyze the design, implementation, and evaluation of “Community As Medicine” health coaching programs. This model is designed to combat social isolation and uplift the universal practices that underlie health and wellbeing MOVE (physical activity), NOURISH (plant-forward nutrition), CONNECT (social support), and BE (stress reduction) in partnership with clinical healthcare providers and payers. Core elements and values integral to this approach include trauma-informed health coaching, transdiagnostic group coaching, cultural humility, joy, and belonging.
Key activities include providing technical assistance to YMCAs in building individual and group health coaching programs, and supporting YMCAs in developing strong referral relationships with local Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Key outcomes are financial sustainability, strong data and analytics of patient health data, and supporting YMCAs in achieving their missions related to health equity, community engagement, and participation in their local healthcare ecosystems.
