Community Health Worker (CHW) Services

Culturally Rooted Support for Justice-Involved Individuals

At Healing Rhythms, our Community Health Worker (CHW) program—Health is Wealth—provides trauma-informed, culturally relevant support to individuals impacted by incarceration, reentry, and poverty. Whether you are transitioning home from prison, navigating barriers to care, or seeking a safe space for healing—we’re here to walk beside you.

Why CHWs Matter

CHWs bridge the gap between community members and health or social service systems. As trusted peers with lived experience, they meet people where they are—offering support that’s grounded in respect, cultural understanding, and shared humanity.

“I was treated like a person—not a number. My CHW helped me believe in a better future.”
— Participant, Healing Rhythms CHW Program

Who We Serve

Our CHW services are designed for:

People returning home from incarceration
Individuals currently residing in transitional housing
Adults on parole or probation
Youth involved in the juvenile justice system
Families impacted by incarceration

Where We Serve

Our certified CHWs are based in and serve the following counties:

Imperial County (Centinela & Calipatria State Prisons)
Riverside County
San Bernardino County

Our CHWs have brown card clearance to enter prisons and work directly with individuals inside and upon release.

What We Offer

We provide personalized, one-on-one support including:

Reentry navigation & referrals
Housing and food assistance
CalFresh and Medi-Cal application support
Mental health & substance use resource connections
Cultural support and healing practices (e.g., drumming circles)
Wellness check-ins via telehealth
Transportation coordination and appointment reminders

How to Connect

If you or someone you know could benefit from CHW support, please submit a referral using the button below:

[Refer a Participant ➝]
(Form links to the CHW Referral Form created earlier)

📧 Questions? Contact us at info@rhythmsheal.org or call (619) 410-9130.