How We Make An Impact
An Approach That Works
Our Community-Based Workforce Achieves Positive Outcomes
Centering much-needed Medi-Cal services at community-based organizations builds critical connections between healthcare systems and communities. This workforce provides culturally sensitive support, facilitates access to services, addresses health-related social needs, and promotes health education, ultimately improving health outcomes and addressing the social drivers of health.
Outcomes that Change Lives
Since launching services in 2022, the community-based workforce supported by Neighborhood Networks has provided life-changing support to adults, children, and families throughout San Diego County.
Our partners have served over 6,800 individuals with much-needed services.
We have helped over 5,000 individuals find secure, safe, and stable housing.
Housing navigators have provided over $3 million in housing assistance.
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Workforce Members
The Neighborhood Networks workforce includes 124 individuals working as lead care managers or housing navigators across 24 partnering community-based organizations.
14,200+
Partner Referrals
Neighborhood Networks has received over 14,200 referrals from community partners for Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports.
Neighborhood Networks Articles
Anthony’s Story: A Journey to Housing Stability
Housing stability has changed more than Anthony’s address. Having found a new home, Anthony is now able to focus fully on his job in healthcare, where he in turn helps serve others in the community.
Evaluation of Medi-Cal Community Health Worker Benefit Implementation in San Diego County
California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) represents a fundamental shift in the Medi-Cal delivery system, expanding the role of community-based organizations (CBOs) and non-clinical providers to address health-related social needs (HRSN) and advance whole-person, equity-centered care.
Alma’s Story: SAY San Diego Housing Navigator Support
Alma now enjoys a stable income, a secure home, and a renewed sense of well-being. With a safe place to call home, she is in a much better position to manage her health and looks forward to a brighter future.
