At Elevate Health, we believe that community-based workers are essential to building a healthier, more connected Pierce County. These trusted individuals serve as guides, helping people navigate a wide range of social and health services with empathy and understanding. Their work is not only impactful—it’s transformative.
We see this transformation in action every day through Connect Pierce, the community care hub managed by Elevate Health. Community-based workers across the county are the driving force behind this initiative, helping individuals and families access the support they need.
To amplify their efforts, Elevate Health partners with local community-based care organizations to provide meaningful support. This includes offering training and opportunities for skill development, assisting with grant writing and administrative capacity, fostering collaboration through networking, and helping organizations access the capital they need to grow and thrive.
Rooted, trusted, empathetic, and experienced. Get to know community-based workers:
EXAMPLES OF WHO THEY ARE
- Peer specialists
- Recovery coaches
- Doulas
- Community health representatives
- Community health workers
- Promotoras de salud
WHAT THEY DO
- Personally connect with clients to understand needs.
- Serve as a liaison to help clients connect to and navigate social care services.
- Follow up to assure clients receive services and care.
- Provide accessible education and information.
- Offer emotional support and encouragement.
WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT
- Trusted community members or those with lived experience.
- Culturally and linguistically responsive.
- Able to spend time with clients.
- Reduce need for emergency and specialty services.