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- EIN 43-1577997
- (573) 663-7757
- 180 County Road 700 Ellington MO 63638-8005 USA
- www.wholehealthoutreach.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Services, Senior Centers, Seniors
Mission: The organizations primary exempt purpose is to provide preventive health care services and health education. The objective is to respond to the rural health crisis among a traditionally underserved population. A team of volunteer and staff health professionals and lay health care managers provide direct health care services through community-based group activities, individual home visits, and short-term residential care and support services to the elderly, at-risk families, and women and children affected by abuse and violence. Direct health services and education support the prevention and self-management of chronic disease. An evidence-based sexual abuse prevention and education program, known as darkness to light - stewards of children is provided to school staffs, churchs and community organizations. The purpose is to teach adults to recognize and respond appropriately to child sexual abuse and to create safe environments for children. The organization serves some 1,837 program par
Programs: Domestic violence shelter and support services: safe shelter, food, clothing, and other necessities, crisis counseling, employment and housing assistance, limited medical care and financial assistance, court advocacy, parenting support, grief counseling and guidance (in the school setting) to children and teens-at-risk. Community outreach includes darkness to light: stewards of children program offered to churches, school staffs, and community organizations. (prevention of childhood sexual abuse)
healthwise for life: a home-visiting program of sixteen sessions offered to seniors living at home to help them stay independent and work as partners with their health providers; group activities including wellness clinics, blood pressure screenings, arthritis exercise groups, classes in pain management and chronic disease management, nutrition, and community gardens.
families-at-risk network: who collaborates with other community groups to assist individuals and families in crisis because of a health or medical issue or domestic violence situation with the goal of helping them to regain their self-sufficiency. A case manager continues contact with families assisted. Making referrals and providing additional services.