We work to help our clients achieve results that improve health systems, services, and, ultimately, people’s lives.
We are working with Neighbor to Neighbor, Inc, a community-based organization in Springfield, MA, to provide technical assistance to examine how the presence of the MGM casino impacts the housing sector. Neighbor to Neighbor serves one of the poorest groups in the state of Massachusetts: Hispanics, mainly Puerto Ricans, living in downtown Springfield in the neighborhood…
Along with our partners the Washington State Department of Health, the Common Indicators Project, and Pillar Consulting, JSI leads one of two evaluation centers for the national Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CCR) Initiative. JSI co-leads strategic planning for and implementation of an equity-driven, multi-site (68 grantees) community-based participatory evaluation framework that explores the…
We will develop the Treating Addiction in Rural Areas ECHO as part of HRSA’s Telehealth Technology-Enabled Learning Program (TTELP), to strengthen the rural behavioral health care workforce by increasing participant knowledge and application of The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria in an effort to address current and emerging patient needs, improve the quality of SUD care…
There is a growing understanding in Texas and across the country that social determinants of health (SDOH) such as housing, transportation, education, and economic opportunity play a critical role in shaping health for individuals and communities. In response, healthcare organizations—in partnership with community-based organizations and other stakeholders—are developing a range of strategies to identify and respond to patient/member social needs….
Since 2003, we have assisted the NH Division of Public Health Services and local partners in efforts to prepare for public health emergencies, including pandemics. Based on this expertise, we began supporting New Hampshire's COVID-19 response starting in March 2020. As the response has evolved, our staff have served in a variety of roles depending on the need,…
Since 2015, we have provided comprehensive technical support to the New Hampshire Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program and its contracted local implementing agencies administering the Healthy Families America home visiting program. JSI provides ongoing training and professional development coordination for the program’s contracted agency staff through the development of virtual and in-person learning opportunities, creation of on-demand trainings,…
We will work with local subject-matter experts and stakeholders in health and healthcare to craft an actionable New Hampshire Healthcare Workforce Strategic Plan. The project builds on earlier work and is tasked for completion by the end of December 2021. The process engages a team from JSI to convene, organize and facilitate meetings of the oversight Advisory Group, 4…
JSI has partnered with Social Impact Exchange to provide sustainability technical assistance to the eight grantees in the Merck Foundation's Bridging the Gap (BtG) initiative. BtG focuses on developing cross sector partnerships between healthcare, behavioral health, social service, and other sectors to address the health and social factors driving disparities in diabetes rates and outcomes….
In February 2020, the Colorado Health Foundation launched a funding opportunity for safety-net clinics in Colorado. They partnered with JSI, Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF), and Think Equity to assist clinics in integrating a TBC (Team-Based Care) model ensuring its financial, equity, and operational sustainability especially in light of the COVID pandemic. We are working with…
Parks and recreation agencies support communities by providing programming and services that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of residents. As a trusted and accessible community institution, parks and recreation agencies are uniquely positioned to address matters such as food security, and play a role in bridging the gap between residents and healthcare providers….
We strive to build lasting relationships to produce better health outcomes for all.
