FRHD awards funds to local nonprofits

Fallbrook Regional Health District (FRHD) presented 21 Community Health Contracts (CHC) to 16 local nonprofits before its monthly board meeting July 11. The total amount of funds awarded is $910,415.97.

With the CHC program, FRHD gives public funds to organizations that have or will create a program or services that will provide the district's residents with preventative health services, will complement the district's future Wellness Center Program and align with the district's vision of becoming a Blue Zones community by the year 2022.

Those organizations are as follows.

Foundation for Senior Care has four programs that received funding contracts. Its Senior Care Advocacy program, awarded $62,830.16, provides services and resources to improve seniors' well-being and enable them to safely age at home.

The foundation's Senior Transportation Services program was awarded $72,169.65 to assist its riders to stay active, independent and in control of their lives by having readily accessible, inexpensive, reliable transportation to medical appointments and for other basic needs.

The foundation's Door-Through-Door, Hospital to Home program received $53,464.64 to provide seniors and disabled adults (ages 27 to 105) a bridge of care from hospitalization or skilled nursing stay to going home to recover.

The foundation's Respite Support at the Adult Day Care program received $31,062.57 to provide resources for seniors and the disabled to have an enriched life with socialization, as well as respite support for their caregivers.

Community Health Systems, Inc. will use its $105,000 for its Integrated Women's Health program which provides health screenings, comprehensive perinatal health and primary care services with oral health and behavioral health to around 1000 underserved women ages 18 to 64.

Fallbrook Food Pantry was awarded $125,600 for its goal of preventing hunger in the Greater Fallbrook area by providing an adequate and nutritious supply of food to any individuals in the community who are in need.

The Fallbrook Land Conservancy received $10,000 for expanding its Community Wellness Walking Resource program which preserves and enhances the rural character and natural beauty of the Fallbrook area through permanent open space and related activities for all ages.

Fallbrook Smiles Project was awarded $75,075 to help residents of all ages in Fallbrook, Rainbow, and Bonsall achieve optimal physical health through dental and medical screenings and increasing access to care by addressing the barriers to care.

Healthy Adventures received $9,450 for its Fallbrook Community Wellness program which provides family-friendly wellness workshops on exercise, gardening, cooking and living a healthy lifestyle. It will expand and provide CPR/First Aid classes and health screenings with follow-up coaching.

Jeremiah's Ranch was awarded $15,487.50 for its support group which provides family members and care providers of individuals with developmental disabilities an opportunity to share information, support and resources.

Michelle's Place Breast Cancer Resource Center received $25,200 for its Breast Health Assistance program which provides breast health education, navigation, financial assistance, transportation, and support for underinsured and underserved women and their families dealing with breast cancer.

Mental Health Systems – North Inland Community Prevention Program was given a contract for $9,711.45 for its Fallbrook Youth Advocacy Coalition which improves the lives of individuals, families and communities impacted by substance abuse and behavioral health disorders and serves youth between 12 and 25 years old.

Palomar Family Counseling Service, Inc. received $82,950 for its Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds program which will address health disparities of childhood obesity and behavioral health through prevention and treatment parent workshops, presentations on healthy lifestyles, individual counseling and counseling services and parenting classes at the Fallbrook Wellness Center.

Fallbrook Citizen Crime Prevention Committee was given $10,500 for its GANAS Mentoring Program which provides a comprehensive approach to crime awareness, prevention and reduction as well as health education and career development information. This program, which targets youth ages 9 to 17 in high crime and economically challenged neighborhoods, also promotes daily physical activity and helps mentees develop an interest in taking responsibility for their community.

Fallbrook Senior Center Service Club, Inc. was awarded $78,750 for its Home Delivered Meals Program which promotes the importance of a healthy diet and delivers food to seniors in the FRHD.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County received two contracts, the first for $9,240 for its Summer Water Safety Program which teaches youth members, from 5 to 18 years old, water safety. The second award of $36,750 is for its Triple Play program which allows members from 5 to 14 to learn skills such as living a full productive live in good health, engaging in positive social behaviors, forming good habits and setting goals throughout their lives.

Fallbrook Union High School District was awarded $20,000 for the Fallbrook High School Wellness Center, which is to provide a comprehensive program promoting healthy eating and physical activity for district students.

REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program was awarded $68,250 for its Behavioral Health and Wellness Therapy program which provides advanced physical, mental and emotional therapy by specialized, highly educated human therapists as well as equine therapists.

UCSD EyeMobile for Children at the Shiley Eye Institute was awarded $8,925 to provide vision care services for low-income children who otherwise would not be able to receive this much-needed health care.

For more information on the CHC, visit http://www.fallbrookhealth.org/community-health-contracts-program