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.
Looking for the latest Community Health Improvement Plan updates? Download the newest CHIP information below.
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
- Housing Cost Burden Snapshot for Quaboag Hills: Link to Presentation
- Housing Snapshot Analysis: Link to Document
- Households & AMI: Link to Document
- Housing Myths: Link to Document
- RCAP Housing Resource: Link to Document
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
- Palmer Council of Aging Van: Link to Website
- MassMobility: Link to Website
- MassAbility Transportation Resources: Link to Website
- Transportation and Health Overview: Link to Document
- Walking Quaboag Hills: Link to Document
- Public Transit Misconceptions: Link to Document
- New Funding Opportunity: Link to Document
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
Other Resources
- Massachusetts Housing Court Resources: Link to Website
- Mass Legal Help, Housing, Apartments, & Shelters: Link to Website
- MassLegalServices, Housing: Link to Website
- RAFT Application for Emergency Housing Cost Help: 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!