Essential Community Solutions (ECS)
Formerly known as HIV/Health Home Services, ECS's mission is to improve the health and lives of individuals in vulnerable communities.
What We Do
In response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in the 1980s, The Salvation Army opened its Essential Community Solutions (ECS) Center, previously known as HIV Health Home Services. At the Bronx center, we provide intensive medical case management and care coordination to meet the specific needs of New Yorkers suffering from HIV/AIDS, and as of 2012, expanding to other chronic health illnesses, including diabetes, asthma, hypertension, obesity, substance abuse, and mental health disorders.
Today, Essential Community Solutions focuses on helping disenfranshised individuals and families in the community to work towards stability and improved health. We provide referrals to mental health and substance abuse services, support groups, nutrition and health education, legal assistance, housing assistance, financial counseling, emergency food, and travel assistance. Once clients develop independence in managing their needs they can graduate from the program and step down in services.
"The Salvation Army here turns nobody away. I see The Salvation Army as home because a lot of people have experienced a lot of things and you really don't know where a person has been on the other side of the desk."
- Michael R.I.P May 3, 2019
Watch Michael's StoryHow We Can Help
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Medical Treatment Support
The Medical Treatment Support program offers local healthcare options based on preferences, with a care manager to optimize care coordination and treatment success.
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Mental Health Treatment Support
The Mental Health Treatment Support program connects members to mental health providers, working with care managers to support treatment goals.
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Entitlement & Benefits
The Entitlements/Benefits program provides advocacy and assistance to help members navigate government-funded programs to access eligible entitlements/benefits.
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Food Sources
The Food Resource program partners with local food programs and pantries, addressing both emergency and long-term food needs.
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Transportation Services
Access emergency and long-term travel resources, like MetroCard vouchers, Access-A-Ride, and Medicaid-funded transportation.
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Housing Advocacy
Help members access housing options by navigating applications and advocating for improved conditions, reducing stress and time spent on housing search.
"The Salvation Army helped me get an apartment and they are the reason I am where I am. They remind me about things like appointments and help me do things I love, like drawing and coloring. I'm feeling strong now because of the Army, and I'm ready to move on and do things differently."
- Rita
Watch Rita's StoryWho We Serve
ECS provides services to anyone who suffers from the following:
Diabetes
Hypertension
Heart Disease
Obesity
Asthma
Hepatitis
HIV/AIDS
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
You must also match the following criteria:
check_box 21+ years old
check_box Be Medicaid eligible
check_box Have issues with substance abuse
check_box Have medical health conditions
check_box Have mental health conditions
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