HEALTH EDUCATION COUNCIL

Program Area: Health Access Place-Based Health Planning and Data UseAs lead for Invest Health Roseville, HEC convened partners to improve health and quality of life in Downtown Rosevilles core neighborhoods.In 20242025, the advisory committee:Met monthly to align resources and attract investments.Supported the redesign and reopening of Weber Park in May 2025, based on resident input.Helped launch an Accountable Community for Health (ACH) in Placer County.Through the City Health Dashboard Data Challenge, HEC and partners examined neighborhood-level data on 40 health measures related to jobs, workforce development, and health. Findings were shared with 75+ local stakeholders and informed future investments.Accountable Communities for Health (ACH) West Sacramento and PlacerHEC served as backbone convener for two Accountable Communities for Health (ACH) initiatives.West Sacramento ACH focused on cardiovascular health, healthy food access, physical activity, social connection, and later, COVID-19 response and food insecurity. In 20242025, HEC:Partnered to conduct listening sessions on social connection and isolation.Used findings to integrate social connection into an expanded mobile farmers market, a Walk with Friends site at Westfield Elementary, and community meals using recovered food.Placer County ACH Network focused on improving well-being and supporting implementation of CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal).Led learning sessions on CalAIM for providers.Connected community-based organizations and health care partners.Convened a steering committee of 24 organizations.Organized a CalAIM convening in December 2024 for 65 participants, focused on Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports.The ACH also began planning for sustainability beyond 2026 and developed clear outreach materials on CalAIM benefits.Emergency Preparedness and Health OutreachHEC delivered disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation education to Spanish-speaking immigrants, older adults, and farmworkers in Sacramento, Yolo, Solano, and Placer Counties.Staff reached 400+ individuals per week through daily presentations at the Mexican Consulate in Sacramento and additional community events.HEC hosted listening sessions on how to build more prepared communities and gathered recommendations on training, workshops, and emergency alert tools.Overall, HECs emergency preparedness outreach reached 64,267 individuals.HEC also supported Healthy Air Quality work in partnership with the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD), reaching 4,000+ community members with information on air quality, health impacts, and local incentive programs.Food Access and Housing-Based Health SupportsTo address food insecurity, HEC partnered with Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo Food Banks to increase access to fresh, healthy foods:A bi-monthly food distribution at Mack Road Valley Hi Community Center served an average of 1,210 residents each month.A monthly distribution at four senior communities in Roseville served 120 residents monthly.A mobile farmers market in West Sacramento served 4,400 individuals at four low-income neighborhood sites.Across all efforts, HEC distributed approximately 200,000 pounds of produce and non-perishable food and shared recipes, budgeting tips, and local food resource lists.HEC also worked with the West Sacramento Housing Development Corporation to support health, social connection, and financial well-being in subsidized apartment communities:Provided education on nutrition, mental health, and financial literacy.Partnered with Yoga Moves Us to offer accessible physical activity.Hosted resident-led art classes.Distributed newsletters to all units, reaching 600+ residents.Coordinated monthly food deliveries with Yolo Food Bank to 145 households across six housing complexes.Health Navigation, Trusted Messengers, and Care ManagementAt the Ventanilla de Salud (VDS) at the Mexican Consulate, HEC staff served as trusted navigators connecting the Mexican community to health services.In 20242025, VDS:Engaged 200 individuals daily with education and referrals.Reached 32,000+ visitors through group sessions.Provided 15,180 services to more than 9,300 individuals, including referrals for medical, dental, vision, mental health, and surgical care.HEC also supported statewide trusted messenger campaigns related to water conservation, extreme heat, financial resources, and mental health tools. Through interactive outreach and referrals, HEC engaged 10,000+ community members, helping them access rebates, educational resources, and mental health apps.To strengthen Enhanced Care Management (ECM) for justice-involved youth and young adults (ages 1624), HEC partnered with Partnership HealthPlan of California (PHC) and Common Good Community Solutions (CGC) to:Integrate CalAIM-aligned ECM services into workflows.Implement the Pear Suite digital platform for case management and billing.Develop ECM policies, procedures, and outreach scripts.Train Community Safety staff to deliver ECM services effectively.

Community Safety Community Safety & Violence PreventionSHOP Youth Program and Exposure ExperiencesThe Safety, Health, Opportunity, and Practice (SHOP) Youth Program supported youth ages 1220 facing academic, social, or behavioral challenges across Yolo and Sacramento Counties.SHOP used a healing-centered approach to help youth:Process adverse childhood experiences.Build emotional regulation and communication skills.Strengthen conflict resolution and social skills.Develop financial literacy and work readiness.Understand the role of social and environmental factors in trauma and justice.From July 2024 to June 2025, SHOP:Hosted 17 cohorts (six to eight weeks each).Served 215 youth.Delivered more than 1,436 hours of health education, crisis intervention, and mentorship.HEC also launched SHOP: Just Add Water, an exposure-based extension led in collaboration with local fishing expert and youth mentor Robert Nakatomi. The program provided fishing trips, nature excursions, and life skills education to youth ages 1217 through eight Power of Exposure trips, serving 60 youth.The Community Safety team began expanding SHOP to additional sites, including Marina Vista, Alder Grove, Venture Lab Roseville, and Valley High School Health Tech Academy.Collective Violence Prevention and Youth LeadershipAs backbone organization for the Sacramento Youth Violence Prevention Collective (SYVPC), HEC coordinated a multi-sector network of more than 100 partnerslaw enforcement, schools, hospitals, health departments, community-based and faith-based organizations, and universities.HEC:Organized 12 convenings per year, alternating between full collective meetings and Youth Commissioner meetings.Provided training and educational opportunities for partners and residents.Supported development and implementation of a shared violence prevention logic model.The Youth Commissioner Practicum offered young people a platform to inform strategies and apply public health theory to real community work. From April to June 2025, a Master of Public Health intern from Grand Canyon University expanded curriculum content, activities, and alignment with public health competencies, preparing for a future Youth Commissioner cohort.Community Coalitions for Safe and Healthy NeighborhoodsLive Well South Sac continued as a coalition focused on healthy food access, active living, safe streets, and educational resources in South Sacramento.In 20242025, HEC:Hosted six coalition meetings with more than 12 partners and residents.Supported collaborative projects improving food access and walkability.As of May 2025, Live Well South Sac paused meetings while partners explored next steps and future opportunities.