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.