Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)
What is a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)?
A Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is a broad, action-oriented strategic plan to improve the health of the community. A CHIP is developed collaboratively by the community and focuses on priority health issues. A CHIP includes 3-5 priority areas with goals, objectives, strategies and measures to address them.
Priority Areas of Focus
Housing
Mental Health
Transportation
Access to Health Care Providers
Transportation Working Group Information
- 1st Monday of each month
- Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Housing Working Group Information
- 1st Tuesday of each month
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Access to Health Care Providers Working Group Information
- 3rd Wednesday of each month
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mental Health Working Group Information
- 3rd Monday of each month
- 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Contact Arianna Palano, CHIP Coordinator, at 413-807-0635 or at apalano@townofware.com with any questions.
Join the CHIP working groups and receive a stipend!
Community members of the Quaboag Hills Region are invited to participate in all CHIP working groups. Residents will be receive a stipend in the form of $25 gift cards / hour of participation.
For more information email Arianna Palano, CHIP Coordinator at apalano@townofware.com
To request a stipend please click here:
Video Testimonials
Althea – Palmer
Brandon – Ware
Caitlin – Ware
Dawn – Ware
Community Resources
Housing Resources
- Wayfinders (Hampden/Hampshire County Residents) RCAC (Worcester County Residents) For rental and voucher assistance including RAFT: Link to Website
- Community Legal Aid: Link to Website
- BHN (Residential Recovery): Link to Website
- MASSCAP: Link to Website
- Massachusetts Fair Housing Center (MFHC) for free legal services to those who have experienced housing discrimination in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, and Worcester counties: Link to Website
- Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation (QVCDC) Housing Services: Link to Website
Transportation Resources
- Mass Ride Match website: Link to Website
- The Connector website: Link to Website
- PVTA website: Link to Website
- WRTA website: Link to Website
- 413Cares website: Link to Website
- Non Medical Transportation | Wheelchair Transportation: Link to Website
- MART website: Link to Website
- Community Heart & Soul website: Link to Website
Mental Health Resources
- Mental Health First Aid: Link to Website
- Behavioral Health Network: Link to Website
- Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line: Link to Website
- NAMI: Link to Website
Access to Healthcare Providers Resources
- Baystate Wing Hospital: Link to Website
- Dr Hakim: Link to Facebook; (413) 967-5562
- Quabbin Adult Medicine: Link to Website
Get Involved Today!
Are you interested in getting involved in our Community Health Improvement Plan? Contact us today to learn more and get involved!