Health Promotion and Social Services

Health Services Counseling (Health Education)
Nutrition
Social Services

NEMS' Health Services Counseling Department works closely with NEMS patients and staff, as well as other community health agencies. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, early detection, and treatment through individual and group counseling sessions. The Health Services Counseling Department also publicizes all of NEMS' services and special programs, participating in weekly radio programs, newspaper articles, public service announcements, health fairs, screenings, and health-related literature and audio-visual materials.

Optimal nutritional status is essential for good health at all ages. If you are under a NEMS provider's care, the nutritionist is available to provide nutrition consultations tailored to your needs and to make referrals to the Supplemental Nutrition Program (i.e. WIC) if you qualify.

Health maintenance sometimes requires assistance in solving problems arising in your finances, employment, and housing, or in adjusting to life in a new environment. Our culturally-sensitive and experienced social workers and counselors can help you or your family obtain these services. We can assist you in applying for entitlement programs such as Medi-Cal, Medicare, Healthy Families, Healthy Kids, Food Stamps, CalWorks and more. The Social Services Department also provides form completion, interpretation, and referral services.