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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


Mental Illness Awareness Week: Why Mental and Physical Health Go Hand in Hand
10/1/2025 • Posted by Westchester Jewish Community Services in Health and Wellness, Mental Health

Mental Illness Awareness Week is a time to learn how mental health affects every part of our lives, including our physical health. People living with serious mental illness often face big challenges when it comes to staying healthy. Many don’t get regular checkups or see a doctor when they need to. This can lead to health problems that go unnoticed and untreated.

At Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), we know that taking care of both the mind and body is key to living a longer, healthier life. That’s why we’ve added new services to help our clients get the medical care they need.

Thanks to a grant from Fidelis Care, we now have a Patient Navigator, someone who helps clients make doctor appointments, find transportation, gather medical records, and fill out paperwork. This person works closely with our nurses, care teams, and community partners to make sure each client gets full support.

Many people with mental illness don’t have a regular doctor or get yearly checkups. This can be dangerous. Studies show that people with serious mental illness live 10 to 25 years less than others, and 60% of these early deaths are caused by medical problems, not mental health issues alone.

Our Patient Navigator helps close this gap. Once a client is referred to a doctor, the Navigator helps with every step, from scheduling the visit to making sure records are shared. This makes it easier for clients to stay on track with their health.

By helping our clients get yearly physical exams, we’re making sure they stay healthy in every way. To learn more about WJCS and how we support mental and physical wellness, visit wjcs.com.


Founded in 1943, Westchester Jewish Community Services is one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. We help nearly 20,000 people each year, of all ages and backgrounds, who face challenges like mental illness, trauma, substance use, disabilities, and more. Our four Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics offer mental health care, job support, peer counseling, and help with housing, food, and legal needs.

Additional Resources:

Fidelis Care Behavioral Health Resources

Fidelis Care HealthierLife (HARP)

You are Not Alone
Are you a Fidelis Care member? The Fidelis Care Behavioral Health team can help you take the first steps to get well and find a service provider in your area to help meet your needs or the needs of a loved one. Call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) to get started today.