Staff Ed: Social Determinants of Health: Resource List
Here is a list of helpful resources on social determinants of health to share with your patients.
Many patients need access to community resources. This list can help you know where to refer them for assistance.
Housing
Local shelters
Local housing authority
Food
Local food bank or pantry
Meals on Wheels
Salvation Army
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
Transportation
Council on Aging
Local public transportation
Health system transportation assistance
Health insurance transportation assistance
Finances
Utility company assistance program
Rental assistance program
Salvation Army emergency financial assistance
Local township trustee
Supplemental Security Income
Medical care/insurance
Medicare or Medicaid
Extra Help or Qualified Medicare Beneficiary
Health system insurance navigator
Health system financial assistance
Child care
Head Start
Faith-based childcare services
State child-care assistance
Employer or school-based child-care assistance
Exercise classes
Local library
Local YMCA or JCC
Local community center or senior center
Local parks and recreation department
Local faith-based organization