Through our Helpers for Health Project, we assist individuals and families in Columbia and Greene Counties in a variety of ways, by providing information, education, coaching, advocacy, and assistance.
For instance, we can help clients to find…
- Primary care providers
- Specialists
- Dentists
- Eye doctors
- Counselors/therapists
- Pharmacies
In addition, we can assist clients with the following:
- Understanding health insurance terms
- Learning how to use health insurance and making use of all its benefits
- Resolving billing or insurance coverage issues
- Advocating on behalf of clients to overcome the barriers they may encounter when trying to access care
We provide free, one-on-one service, regardless of income or insurance status. Clients can be assisted by phone or in-person at a location that is most convenient for them (for example, a local library).
For assistance with arranging medical transportation please contact our Children and Adults Rural Transportation Service (CARTS) at 518-822-8020.