Safe Space Dinners

Organization type: Community-based organization
Project health topic(s): Behavioral health, high-need/high-cost service utilization
Number of CHWs supported: 1
SC region(s) served: Midlands (Richland County)
Participants served: Uninsured and underinsured youth and young adults.

Services provided:

Enroll participants in CHAI and connect to healthcare and social resources.
Provide family planning services, trauma support, behavioral health referrals, and insurance enrollment.
Host safe, welcoming community dinners as outreach and connection opportunities.
Collaborate with community partners to identify uninsured participants and address unmet social needs.

Impact:

Projected to serve 100 participants annually. Since November 2024, SSD has served 52 unique clients.
Participants were assisted with Medicaid, ACA, and emergency Medicaid enrollments.