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Health Equity

At Fidelis Care, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy life. It’s our mission to ensure New Yorkers have access to high-quality healthcare, so they can get the care they need when they need it.

But many other factors contribute to an individual’s health and wellness beyond access to healthcare. Socioeconomic conditions can influence health risks and outcomes. Poverty, food insecurity, housing instability, education, employment, access to transportation and other circumstances contribute to health disparities among underserved and vulnerable populations.

Fidelis Care is committed to removing those barriers to health to improve access, quality, and affordability. It is an ongoing process that requires working together with our members, providers, and community-based organizations to support fair and just opportunities to equal access to healthcare.

Learn more about our different approaches to improve health equity:


Key partnerships

Wellness commitment to Buffalo Urban League

To nurture social entrepreneurship, facilitate wellness, and strengthen organizations focused on Black, Indigenous and People of Color in Buffalo’s East Side, Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation donated $1.1 million to the Buffalo Urban League (BUL) to help establish its new headquarters and develop a Wellness and Entrepreneurial Center.

In addition, Fidelis Care partners with BUL through community programs and at events held in the city focused on health, family support and stabilization services, foster care, adoption, education, job training, employment, scholarships, and more.

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Mental health alliance with The Jed Foundation

As part of our behavioral health efforts, Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation awarded $1.1 million to The Jed Foundation (JED) to protect the mental health of New York State’s youth.

Through the funding, JED will expand its current services, providing at least five youth-serving community-based organizations (CBOs) with consultation or strategic planning services, including expert guidance, educational workshops, and training programs, equipping young people with life skills and connecting them to mental healthcare when they are in distress.

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More Health Equity News


Substance Use Prevention Month: Breaking the Silence
9/26/2025 • Posted by Erik M. Lantier, Fidelis Care Director, Care Management in Health and Wellness, Mental Health

Substance use disorder (SUD) affects many people. It can happen in any family, workplace, or neighborhood. At Fidelis Care, we believe alcohol or drug addiction is not a personal failure. We also know that people need help, not judgment.

Why Prevention Matters
Addiction often starts quietly. It can begin with stress, trauma, or mental health problems that aren’t treated. That’s why we focus on stopping addiction before it starts. We look for warning signs early. We help people get care that respects their culture and background. We also build support systems with family, friends, and the community.

Teaching kids and parents is important too. Tools like the SAMHSA Toolkit help schools and families learn how drug use connects to depression and suicide. They also give tips to help before things get worse.

Getting Help Saves Lives
In 2023, over 107,000 people died from drug use. But only a small number of people who need help actually get it. Even fewer get care that is kind and based on science. Our team wants to change that. We support:

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) – using medication to help people recover.
  • Mental health checks – to find and treat other problems.
  • Peer support – people in recovery helping others.
  • Care coordination – helping people find housing, rides, and sober support.

Fighting Stigma
This year, we started the End the Stigma of Addiction Campaign. It helps people talk openly about addiction and recovery. We teamed up with Shatterproof, a national organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States, to spread the word. This year, we’ll join Walk to End Addiction Stigma in New York and other places. These walks honor those we’ve lost, support those in recovery, and show that healing is possible.

We’re Here for You
We know asking for help takes courage. We support each other and believe everyone deserves respect, hope, and care. If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone. Recovery is real. We’re here to help.

Additional Resources

Fidelis Care Behavioral Health Resources

Fidelis Care HealthierLife (HARP)

Community Overdose Prevention Education (NYS OASS)

Medication for Addiction Treatment (NYS OASS)