Maine's Community Care Hub
Founded in 2016, Healthy Living for ME® (HL4ME®) initially focused on developing a network of community-based organizations (CBOs) and healthcare providers to administer evidence-based Falls Prevention and Chronic Disease Self-Management Education programs. In 2021, HL4ME became Maine’s first Community Care Hub (CCH). Our mission is to coordinate and integrate the healthcare enterprise (hospitals, insurers, healthcare systems, etc.) with CBOs to improve the health and wellness of all Mainers. We believe that everyone in Maine should have the chance to attain their full health potential, regardless of their socially determined circumstance. This is the very definition of health equity!
HL4ME does not replace Maine’s CBOs. Rather, it networks and integrates activities and missions with the healthcare enterprise, thereby making them more effective in serving the people of Maine. CCH coordination via HL4ME improves the health and wellness of the people of Maine and educates Mainers how to better manage their health. HL4ME’s vision is to equip Maine residents with the skills and resources to take control of their health.
CCHs offer numerous benefits to CBOs, including centralized contracting and billing, oversight of contract compliance, and diversified funding streams. CCHs also provide training, technical assistance, marketing support, and problem-solving resources to ensure consistent service delivery and adherence to standards. By fostering trusted relationships and cross-sector collaborations, CCHs enable CBOs to effectively address the diverse needs of their communities.
CLNA's are more than data collection; they empower community members to actively participate in shaping their own destinies.
Our programs improve health and wellbeing by encouraging healthy behaviors and creating supportive environments.
Social care coordination is designed to integrate a person's health-related social needs with their clinical treatment activities.
The Maine Falls Prevention Coalition is a collection of organizations and individuals committed to raising awareness of the impact of falls.