How it Works

We are like Match.com for offering/receiving social support

Examples:

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STEP 1: CREATE A PROFILE

  • Damon

  • 32 years old

  • Offer Support

  • Zip Code: 98122

  • Brief Involvement

  • Skills/Interests: “I would love to support others with Access to Healthcare. I have research skills to offer and want to make sure my neighbors can safely access healthcare during this pandemic.

STEP 2: MATCHED

  • Alyssa

  • 46 years old

  • Receive Support

  • Zip Code: 98122

  • Brief Support

  • Needs: “I could really use support finding wheelchair accessible transportation to my healthcare appointments—I don’t feel safe taking public transit during this COVID-19 period”.

STEP 3: CONFIRM

  • Damon requests to join Alyssa’s Community Care Team

  • Alyssa reviews Damon’s request and accepts his request

  • Damon signs up for his task and starts offering support: researching wheelchair accessible transportation!

  • 6 other community members are supporting Alyssa in other ways.

  • Staff are always on-call for additional support and guidance.

Examples of Offering and Receiving Support:

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Financial Assistance

Purchase an internet subscription, contribute to rental assistance, and more for your neighbor that are trying to find more stability.

Supportive Text Messages

Send supportive text messages to a community member living with chronic health conditions. Social support improves quality of life!

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Finding Health Providers

Support a neighbor with finding a new doctor or therapist, or sorting through applications to get disability benefits.