WNYICC's regional network of social care agencies deliver this evidence-based program that integrates depression awareness and management with health coaching.

        Healthy IDEAS Program:

• Participants are assigned a certified Healthy IDEAS Coach to work with them over 3-12 months.

Screening: Health Coach will ask questions to understand the individual’s needs and what is important to them with a focus on their mental health.

Education: Health Coach will provide education, resources, and tools to help manage and improve quality of life.

 Linkages: Health Coach will help link to health care providers, mental health programs, and resources.  Referring providers receive regular Progress Reports.

Empower: Health Coach will work with individual to accomplish goals meaningful to them.

        Healthy IDEAS Outcomes:

• Fewer symptoms of social isolation and depression
• Decreased physical pain
• Better ability to recognize and self-treat symptoms
• Improved well-being through achievement of personal goals

Eligibility:

• Currently accepting any person in the 14 counties of WNY through a grant from Health Foundation of Western and Central New York.
• Also available to following health insurance plan members:
  • Independent Health Medicare Advantage plans
  • iCircle Medicaid Managed Care Plans

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