OCHD partners with Methodist Home for Children Prevention Specialists to refer patients who are uninsured, and/or do not qualify for OCHD care management services but require additional support. This support may come in many forms, including food pantry services, housing referrals, mental/behavioral health referrals, substance use treatment and recovery referrals, transportation, and affordable health services. 

OCHD patients who do not qualify for OCHD care management services and/or are uninsured. 

Patients who may be struggling with mental/behavioral health or substance abuse often need additional support. The additional support for OCHD clients that a prevention specialist would offer will bridge the gap to improve accessibility to available community resources when they may not otherwise receive support. 

In March 2025

There were 2 referrals for the reporting period: 1 female referral and 1 male referral. The age range of clients referred was 24-36 years old. The top needs of the referred clients have a continued trend of housing and food insecurities.

In May 2025:

There were 2 referrals for the reporting period: 1 female referral and 1 male referral. The age range of clients referred was 27-34 years old. The top needs of the referred clients have a continued trend of housing and food insecurities.