Community Health Worker Initiative  

The Community Health Worker Initiative offers Prince George’s County residents free access to a Community Health Worker (CHW) who will help connect them with the health and social services they need. Through Community Health Workers, we aim to identify the needs of our residents and increase their access to quality health care.  

What is a Community Health Worker?  

A Community Health Worker is a front-line public health worker who works with residents to help them access the health and social services that they need. A Community Health Worker (CHW) can provide the following services to the community:

•  Help residents enroll in health and social service programs.
• Help residents set and achieve personal health goals and adopt healthy behaviors.
• Refer residents to medical transportation and other types of assistance.
• Provide social support and refer clients to professional counseling.
• Guide residents toward Health Education, including self-management of disease screenings, prevention, and management of chronic health diseases.  
• Coordinate resident care and case management.

Am I Eligible?  

Any resident who is 18 years or older can apply for Community Health Worker. To join the program, you can visit one of the locations below, or reach out via phone or email. Our number is 301-889-4707, and our email is CHWSupport@co.pg.md.us

What Happens After I Sign Up?

Within two business days, a CHW will call you and make an assessment to determine what services you need. The CHW will help you through the process of attaining those services and follow up with you afterward to make sure that everything is going well.  

Where can I find a Community Health Worker?  

To contact a Community Health Worker, call 301-889-4707 or email CHWSupport@co.pg.md.us
To meet with a Community Health Worker in person, you can visit any of the following locations:

• Access Wholistic and Productive Living (AWPL)
  Address: 3611 43rd Ave, Brentwood, MD 20722
  Days: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
  Hours of Operations: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  
  Community Outreach & Development CDC
  Address: 4719 Marlboro Pike, Suite 104, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
  Days: Monday – Friday
  Hours of Operations: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  
  
• Greater Beulah Baptist Church
  Address: 6056 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
  Days: Monday – Friday
  Hours of Operation: 9 AM – 4 PM
  
  
• Family and Medical Counseling Service (FMCS)
  Address: 5936 Martin Luther King, Jr. Hwy, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743
  Days: Wednesday and Thursday
  Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  (Must be a current patient) 
  
  
• Truly Blessed Health & Wellness Center
  Address: 10764 Rhode Island Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705
  Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday – Thursday  | 9:00 AM -1:00 PM Friday
  Phone: (301) 937-3323
  (Must be a current patient) 
  
  
• Langley Park Multi-Service
  Address: 1401 East University Boulevard, Hyattsville, MD 20783
  Days: Tuesday and Thursday
  Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  Phone: (301) 434-4890

A Day in the Life as a Community Health Worker

Watch "A Day in the Life as a Community Health Worker" video. 

Interested in partnering with our Community Health Workers?

Our Community Health Workers provide free outreach support to local health professionals, medical personnel, and community-based organizations. If you are interested in learning more about how a CHW can benefit your organization, fill out the Community Health Worker Outreach Request Form and email it to CHWSupport@co.pg.md.us and one of our coordinators will contact you.

Become a Community Health Worker

If you enjoy helping others become their healthiest and happiest selves by providing them with easy access to the resources they need, then a Community Health Worker career is the perfect path for you!