Asthma Start Program

Agency: Alameda County Public Health Department (Acphd) Community Health Services

Description

Works with families of children with asthma by providing in-home case management services. Develops an action plan to assist families in controlling their children's asthma. These services include the following: Education to families about asthma, asthma triggers, prevention of asthma attacks, asthma medications, and modeling of questions to ask health care providersRemote home inspections to identify the causes or triggers of a child's asthma attacksDeveloping individualized goals tailored to each family's specific needsCollaboration with schools and day care providers to ensure that asthma medication is available for every child with asthma at the site. Asthma education is also provided to staff at schools and day care providersCollaboration with medical providers at local hospitals and clinicsWorking with landlords on behalf of clients when appropriateAssistance with housing, employment, and health insuranceProviding referrals to smoking cessation services and other services as needed

Sites Offering This Program

Location

Coverage Area

Alameda County

Service Categories

Health Care

Asthma Clinics

Contact Information

Phone

510-383-5181

Phone

Email

[email protected]

Website

https://acphd.org

Hours of Operation

Mon 8:30am - 5pm ; Tue 8:30am - 5pm ; Wed 8:30am - 5pm ; Thu 8:30am - 5pm ; Fri 8:30am - 5pm ; Sun;

Languages Offered

English, Spanish

Program Info

Eligibility

Infants, children, and adolescents (up to 18 years old) diagnosed with asthma who live in Alameda county.

Fees

No fee

How to Apply

Call to apply

Documents Required

Referral from a health care provider.

Wait Time

1 week