Since we first opened our doors, White Mountain Community Health Center has envisioned a community where everyone is able to get the healthcare they need. Over the years, our understanding of the care people need and the barriers that keep people from being able to access care has broadened and deepened.

Jacqueline Heath grew up in Fryeburg, and first used our services almost 50 years ago when we were the Family Health Centre. Today, she's relying on many of our newest services - substance use disorder treatment, the Care Coordination Team, and adult dental services.

She recently told us, "I think that everyone here is very aware of what people are experiencing or how they might need help. They kind of just slide you into where you need to be and before you know, you’re being taken care of. You don’t feel weird, or like you’re bothering someone.

"I was waiting in the front one day, there was a gentleman. Somebody said something about [care coordinator] Cheryl, and I said, “She’s my everything!” He said, “She’s MY everything!” So obviously they got something good going here. They cover all bases. They really are here for you."

We are able to really be here for people like Jacki because people like you support us every year.

When you support us, you’re saying that you believe in a community that doesn’t leave people to struggle on their own. You believe it’s worth making sure everyone has someone in their corner when they’re having health issues, to help them navigate a complex and sometimes discouraging medical system, and make sure they can access needed care.

I hope you will choose to stand behind this work, so that we can keep expanding what we’re able to do and be “everything” to even more people in our community.

Cheryl and Jacki are pictured above. Click here to read our full interview with Jacki and learn more about the care coordination program.

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