Health Care Access Now

05/27/2026

Supporting someone living with a serious mental illness starts with understanding.

At HCAN, we support individuals and families by promoting access to care and resources that make mental health support more accessible. Learning about mental health conditions can help you respond with empathy, confidence, and compassion.

Take the time to learn more and :
https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/facts

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, HCAN honors and remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. As we reflect, we’re reminded of the strength of community—checking in on one another, offering support, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen and heard. Together, we can continue building a caring, connected community in their honor.

05/19/2026

When we focus on the person—not the diagnosis—we open the door to more compassionate, supportive conversations about mental health. Taking the time to listen, understand, and connect can make all the difference.
Learn how to start the conversation: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/how-to-talk-to-someone-about-help

05/15/2026

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminded that healing doesn’t happen in isolation. If someone you love is facing a mental health condition and substance use challenges, you are not alone—and neither are they. Support exists for the whole family.
Explore resources and find help: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone

05/05/2026

Mental health conditions are medical conditions—and people living with them are so much more than a diagnosis.

This , HCAN encourages our community to lead with understanding, compassion, and respect. When we take time to listen and learn, we help break stigma and create space for real support and healing.

Let’s remember to first. 💚

Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health

05/01/2026

Community Health Workers play a vital role in improving health outcomes—and the Pathways Community HUB Institute (PCHI) Model helps make that possible. As the regional director of the PCHI Model, HCAN Now supports care coordination that identifies and addresses participants’ needs. We’re proud to spotlight partner agency Atrium Medical Center , where CHWs are using this evidence-based model to create meaningful pathways to better health. 💙

Learn more about Atrium Medical Center’s Community Health initiatives:
https://www.premierhealth.com/services/community-health

04/13/2026

Black Maternal Health Week is here! 💛

We’re honored to celebrate the 9th annual Black Maternal Health Week, founded and led by .

This week— —is a time for awareness, healing, and celebration as we honor the movement and envision a future Rooted in Justice & Joy.

Learn more at: blkmaternalhealthweek.com

Check out local Black Maternal Health Week events here: https://bi3.org/celebrate-black-maternal-health-week-2026/

04/06/2026

Check out the Hamilton County 513Relief Bus Stops this month of April!

It may be April Fools’ Day, but this month’s 513Relief Bus stops are no joke.❕

We’re bringing resources directly to 12 communities across the region with 12 stops throughout April, connecting residents to support right in their neighborhoods.

Don’t forget our Youth Employment Kickoff happening Saturday, April 11 in the West End, creating opportunities for young people to access jobs, health services, and more.

Know someone in one of these 12 communities? Send them this calendar so they don’t miss a stop near them. 🚎

Tap the link in our bio to see the unique resources available at each location.

04/02/2026

HCAN is making a real difference in our community! 💙 Check out our 2024 Annual Report to see the lives touched and the impact we’ve made connecting people to essential healthcare.

📖 Read here:https://www.healthcareaccessnow.org/media/user/annual-reports/2024%20HCAN%20Annual%20Report%20-%20compressed.pdf

03/27/2026

Join Health Care Access Now (HCAN) for our special event, Rooted in Care: CHWs Healing Community, as we celebrate Black Maternal Health Week 2026!
This free, half-day, in-person event brings together Community Health Workers (CHWs), CHW supervisors, and pregnant or recently postpartum individuals to learn together, share lived experiences, and build stronger connections to maternal mental health support in our community.

✨ Interactive learning
✨ Warm handoff strategies
✨ Community voice + celebration
✨ Lunch provided by a Black-owned business

Register today!
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/cr2C5sh6VK