​Community Health Worker




​The Tuscarawas County Health Departments partners with Bridges to Wellness to provide community health workers at not cost to the public. ​Bridges to Wellness is a program of Access Tusc which links individuals who have medical, social, and educational barriers to resources in: Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble, Tuscarawas, and Washington counties.
What is a Community Health Worker?
A Community Health Worker assists individuals through 21 pathways to improve their health and help position them towards the path of wellness. A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has a close understanding of the community served. The CHW's serve as partners, advocates, and coaches for their clients, guiding them through a process to identify risks, assign them to pathways so solutions can be achieved, and remain available to support clients to completion of pathway objectives. This trusting relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison, link, and intermediary between health and social services, and improve the quality and cultural competence of the service delivery.
Need a little help?
Community Health Workers are available to assist in finding community resources to meet your needs.  Services are FREE. Do you or someone you know need help with any of the following?
  • Health Insurance
  • Medicaid Enrollment
  • Housing
  • Clothing
  • Food
  • Utilities
  • Access to Medication
  • Finding a Doctor
  • Frequent ER Visits
  • Tobacco Cessation
  • Substance Use
  • Mental Health Services
  • Dental Needs
  • Transportation Concerns
  • Legal Assistance 
  • Adult Education
  • Employment
  • Pregnancy Assistance 
Online Referral Form
Referral forms can be filled out for yourself or on behalf of someone else and can be accessed here.