Community members can now be easily connected to local services that address health, wellness, and social factors affecting a person’s ability to achieve better health. The cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant WellCheck portal is accessible from any digital device and does not require downloading applications. It includes a directory of free or reduced-cost community programs and services supporting better healthcare access, personal finance skills, conflict mediation, mental health, substance use recovery, and many other needs.
Social Wellness Assessment
Life situations, such as food access, transportation, and housing, can affect health. This assessment helps identify what community resources could help you. This assessment can be completed as a self-assessment or in together with a patient/client.
Submitting a Referral
Free or reduced-cost local services offered by the health department and other community service providers are linked in the portal, allowing providers to browse and cross-refer clients/patients to these services electronically in a time-efficient and user-friendly process. Community members also have direct access to the portal to refer themselves.
Enrolling Services
The directory of local programs/services will continue to grow as more community service providers enroll in the free system. If you want to enroll your organization/service in the WellCheck Digital Referral System. Please complete the form linked below, and a representative from the St. Mary’s County Health Department will reach out to you within 10 business days with your eligibility determination.