Children's Health Homes

What is a
Health Home?

G.A. Family services is a founding member of CHHUNY, and a care management agency for Children’s Health Homes.

A Health Home is a unique care management model that is centered around your child and your family’s needs, strengths, and goals. CHHUNY contracts with numerous agencies throughout upstate New York to provide you and your family with quality care management services. A G.A. Health Home Care Manager can assist you and your family in many ways depending on your unique needs at any given time. Below, you will find a comprehensive list of services that your Care Manager could offer. Care Management services are always family-driven, youth-guided, and person-centered to meet your needs.

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Comprehensive Care Management

Below you will find a comprehensive list of services that your Care Manager could offer, tailored to your family's unique needs.

Social
Physical & Behavioral Health
Health Promotion

Physical & Behavioral Health

Assist in scheduling appointments and appointment reminders

Identify barriers to care

Support adherence to treatment recommendations

Crisis planning & response

Referral and access to services

Linkage to Primary Care

Advocate and work with Managed Care Plans

Identify and reduce gaps in care

Medication oversight and advocacy

Facilitate team meetings for all providers involved in the member’s care

Assist with transitions of care from one setting to another

Reduce unnecessary user of higher level services

Reduce chronic disease escalation

Health Promotion

Guidance on adopting healthy habits

Education on the importance of outpatient services in your community

Provide alternatives to emergency department use

Teach skills to self-coordinate services

Engagement and empowerment in care decisions to improve the healthcare system experience

Encourage positive behavioral changes

G.A Family Services is Here to Help!

Our dedicated team is ready to answer your questions and guide you through the process. Reach out to us today.

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