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CommunityResources.docx
Community Resources for Food, Housing, and Utility Support
Northridge & San Fernando Valley – Los Angeles County
Why These Resources Matter
Stress from food, housing, and utility insecurity can make diabetes and high blood pressure harder to control. These local programs can help reduce stress, improve access to food and stable housing, and support your long-term health.
🍎 Food Assistance
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
· Provides free food distribution sites across the San Fernando Valley
· No insurance required
· Many locations serve Spanish-speaking clients
· Website helps find nearby food pantries by ZIP code
North Valley Caring Services
· Local food pantry serving Northridge and nearby communities
· Fresh food, groceries, and basic household items
· Spanish assistance available
CalFresh
· Monthly food benefits (EBT) to help buy groceries
· Can apply online or with help in Spanish
· Using CalFresh does not affect medical care or emergency services
🏠 Housing & Financial Stability
LA Family Housing
· Helps prevent homelessness
· Rental assistance, housing navigation, and case management
· Serves adults at risk of losing housing
Housing Rights Center
· Free counseling for tenants
· Help with eviction prevention and landlord disputes
· Services available in Spanish
211 Los Angeles (Dial 2-1-1)
· Free, confidential help by phone or online
· Connects you to housing, food, financial aid, and legal services
· Available in Spanish, 24/7
💡 Utility Assistance (Electricity, Gas, Water)
LIHEAP
· Helps pay electric and gas bills
· Emergency assistance available if services may be shut off
Southern California Edison
· Offers payment plans and medical baseline programs
· Reduced bills for eligible low-income households
SoCalGas
· Assistance programs and payment flexibility
· Spanish customer support available
🏥 Health & Social Support
Northeast Valley Health Corporation
· Federally Qualified Health Center
· Primary care, chronic disease management, and behavioral health
· Spanish-speaking staff
San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center
· Counseling and emotional support
· Helpful for stress, grief, and family separation
· Services offered regardless of ability to pay
📌 Helpful Tips
· Ask clinic staff for a social worker or care coordinator—they can help apply for these programs
· Bring any letters about rent, utilities, or food benefits to your appointment
· These services are confidential and meant to support your health
outline.docx
Assignment Instructions
1. Read the case scenario. You are working as a primary care nurse practitioner in an underserved community at a Federally Qualified Health Center. One of the patients you are seeing today is a 62-year-old Spanish-speaking male with a past medical history of diabetes, hypertension, and obesity who comes to see you with a chief complaint of emotional and financial distress because his wife of 43 years was recently deported to Mexico. He tells you that his wife used to provide half of their household income which has also caused financial stress in addition to the emotional distress from their forced separation. He discloses that he is no longer monitoring his home blood glucose or blood pressure since his levels have increased lately from the distress. You asked your patient to complete CMS’s Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) screening toolLinks to an external site. and found that your patient noted that he (1) has a place to live today but is worried about losing his housing situation in the future, (2) has sometimes run out of food and didn’t have money to buy more, and (3) his electric, gas, oil, or water company has threatened to turn off services in the last 12 months.
2. Find 2 recent studies that evaluate the impact of food, housing, and/or utilities insecurity on patients who have one or more of your patient’s comorbidities. Using these references and in 3 pages or less, please discuss how your patient’s food, housing, and utility insecurity might affect his long-term health outcomes. Provide references in APA formatting.
3. Find community resources in your area that would support this patient and create a 1-page handout tailored for this patient. Be cognizant of both health literacy and cultural competence as you create this individualized handout.
SDOH and Chronic Illness Rubric
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SDOH and Chronic Illness Rubric |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature review |
8 ptsExceeds ExpectationsFound at least 2 recent, relevant studies that specifically evaluate food, housing, or utility insecurity on adult patients with diabetes, hypertension, or obesity. Sources are cited correctly using APA formatting. 6 ptsMeets ExpectationsFound at least 2 studies but they were lacking in relevance or not published in the last 5 years. 4 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvides 1-2 of the five domains in the health history. 0 ptsNo Credit/No SubmissionDoes not provide an SDOH history. |
8 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion of the impact of SDOH on health outcomes |
8 ptsExceeds ExpectationsApplied recent literature and discussed all important aspects of the potential health outcomes of this patient's diabetes, hypertension, and obesity in the setting of housing, food, and utility insecurity. 6 ptsMeets ExpectationsDiscussed most important aspects of this patient's potential health outcomes in the setting of housing, food, and utility insecurity. 4 ptsNeeds ImprovementDiscussed a few important aspects of this patient's potential health outcomes in the setting of housing, food, and utility insecurity. 0 ptsNo Credit/No SubmissionDid not provide a discussion. |
8 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscovery of relevant community resources |
8 ptsExceeds ExpectationsFound at least 3 community resources in the student's area targeted to address housing, food, and utility insecurity. 6 ptsMeets ExpectationsFound 2 community resources in the student's area targeted to address housing, food, or utility insecurity. 1 or more of the identified needs were left out. 4 ptsNeeds ImprovementCommunity resources found were irrelevant to or not accessible by the patient in the case study or only addressed 1 of the identified needs. 0 ptsNo Credit/No SubmissionDid not provide community resources. |
8 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreation of patient handout |
8 ptsExceeds ExpectationsCreated a culturally relevant, patient-centered handout tailored to the patient in the case presentation that addresses all 3 identified needs. 6 ptsMeets ExpectationsHandout was written at an appropriate health literacy level but wasn't culturally relevant. 4 ptsNeeds ImprovementHandout was generic and not tailored to the patient in the case study. 0 ptsNo Credit/No SubmissionDid not create a patient handout. |
8 pts |
Total Points: 32
CommunityResources.docx
Community Resources for Food, Housing, and Utility Support
Northridge & San Fernando Valley – Los Angeles County
Why These Resources Matter
Stress from food, housing, and utility insecurity can make diabetes and high blood pressure harder to control. These local programs can help reduce stress, improve access to food and stable housing, and support your long-term health.
🍎 Food Assistance
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
· Provides free food distribution sites across the San Fernando Valley
· No insurance required
· Many locations serve Spanish-speaking clients
· Website helps find nearby food pantries by ZIP code
North Valley Caring Services
· Local food pantry serving Northridge and nearby communities
· Fresh food, groceries, and basic household items
· Spanish assistance available
CalFresh
· Monthly food benefits (EBT) to help buy groceries
· Can apply online or with help in Spanish
· Using CalFresh does not affect medical care or emergency services
🏠 Housing & Financial Stability
LA Family Housing
· Helps prevent homelessness
· Rental assistance, housing navigation, and case management
· Serves adults at risk of losing housing
Housing Rights Center
· Free counseling for tenants
· Help with eviction prevention and landlord disputes
· Services available in Spanish
211 Los Angeles (Dial 2-1-1)
· Free, confidential help by phone or online
· Connects you to housing, food, financial aid, and legal services
· Available in Spanish, 24/7
💡 Utility Assistance (Electricity, Gas, Water)
LIHEAP
· Helps pay electric and gas bills
· Emergency assistance available if services may be shut off
Southern California Edison
· Offers payment plans and medical baseline programs
· Reduced bills for eligible low-income households
SoCalGas
· Assistance programs and payment flexibility
· Spanish customer support available
🏥 Health & Social Support
Northeast Valley Health Corporation
· Federally Qualified Health Center
· Primary care, chronic disease management, and behavioral health
· Spanish-speaking staff
San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center
· Counseling and emotional support
· Helpful for stress, grief, and family separation
· Services offered regardless of ability to pay
📌 Helpful Tips
· Ask clinic staff for a social worker or care coordinator—they can help apply for these programs
· Bring any letters about rent, utilities, or food benefits to your appointment
· These services are confidential and meant to support your health
outline.docx
Assignment Instructions
1. Read the case scenario. You are working as a primary care nurse practitioner in an underserved community at a Federally Qualified Health Center. One of the patients you are seeing today is a 62-year-old Spanish-speaking male with a past medical history of diabetes, hypertension, and obesity who comes to see you with a chief complaint of emotional and financial distress because his wife of 43 years was recently deported to Mexico. He tells you that his wife used to provide half of their household income which has also caused financial stress in addition to the emotional distress from their forced separation. He discloses that he is no longer monitoring his home blood glucose or blood pressure since his levels have increased lately from the distress. You asked your patient to complete CMS’s Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) screening toolLinks to an external site. and found that your patient noted that he (1) has a place to live today but is worried about losing his housing situation in the future, (2) has sometimes run out of food and didn’t have money to buy more, and (3) his electric, gas, oil, or water company has threatened to turn off services in the last 12 months.
2. Find 2 recent studies that evaluate the impact of food, housing, and/or utilities insecurity on patients who have one or more of your patient’s comorbidities. Using these references and in 3 pages or less, please discuss how your patient’s food, housing, and utility insecurity might affect his long-term health outcomes. Provide references in APA formatting.
3. Find community resources in your area that would support this patient and create a 1-page handout tailored for this patient. Be cognizant of both health literacy and cultural competence as you create this individualized handout.
SDOH and Chronic Illness Rubric
|
SDOH and Chronic Illness Rubric |
||
|
Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature review |
8 ptsExceeds ExpectationsFound at least 2 recent, relevant studies that specifically evaluate food, housing, or utility insecurity on adult patients with diabetes, hypertension, or obesity. Sources are cited correctly using APA formatting. 6 ptsMeets ExpectationsFound at least 2 studies but they were lacking in relevance or not published in the last 5 years. 4 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvides 1-2 of the five domains in the health history. 0 ptsNo Credit/No SubmissionDoes not provide an SDOH history. |
8 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion of the impact of SDOH on health outcomes |
8 ptsExceeds ExpectationsApplied recent literature and discussed all important aspects of the potential health outcomes of this patient's diabetes, hypertension, and obesity in the setting of housing, food, and utility insecurity. 6 ptsMeets ExpectationsDiscussed most important aspects of this patient's potential health outcomes in the setting of housing, food, and utility insecurity. 4 ptsNeeds ImprovementDiscussed a few important aspects of this patient's potential health outcomes in the setting of housing, food, and utility insecurity. 0 ptsNo Credit/No SubmissionDid not provide a discussion. |
8 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscovery of relevant community resources |
8 ptsExceeds ExpectationsFound at least 3 community resources in the student's area targeted to address housing, food, and utility insecurity. 6 ptsMeets ExpectationsFound 2 community resources in the student's area targeted to address housing, food, or utility insecurity. 1 or more of the identified needs were left out. 4 ptsNeeds ImprovementCommunity resources found were irrelevant to or not accessible by the patient in the case study or only addressed 1 of the identified needs. 0 ptsNo Credit/No SubmissionDid not provide community resources. |
8 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreation of patient handout |
8 ptsExceeds ExpectationsCreated a culturally relevant, patient-centered handout tailored to the patient in the case presentation that addresses all 3 identified needs. 6 ptsMeets ExpectationsHandout was written at an appropriate health literacy level but wasn't culturally relevant. 4 ptsNeeds ImprovementHandout was generic and not tailored to the patient in the case study. 0 ptsNo Credit/No SubmissionDid not create a patient handout. |
8 pts |
Total Points: 32