Cudahy embeds Community Health Worker in Quick Response Team, digital resources to expand
Staff told the Board the CHW focused on substance use completed peer specialist training in April 2025, had worked with 13 residents (19.3 hours), and an updated referral process and CredibleMind contract are expected to enhance South Shore CARES resources this spring/summer.
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Health Officer Heather Puente reported that the Community Health Worker (CHW) hired for substance‑use and overdose response completed peer specialist training in April 2025 and is embedded in the Quick Response Team (QRT). Puente said the updated referral process was to be fully implemented in May 2025 and that the CHW had worked with 13 residents for about 19.3 hours to date.
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