Gratus Community Care
Supporting Immigrant Families and Strengthening Communities
At Gratus Community Care, we empower immigrant families and underserved communities by providing vital resources for citizenship, healthcare, and social services. Explore our programs and start your journey towards greater stability today.
About Gratus Community Care
Welcome to Gratus Community Care, where our mission is to deliver equitable, culturally competent, and member-centered services. We proudly serve the community under New York State’s 1115 Medicaid Waiver Social Care Network (SCN). By joining our team, you become part of a community rooted in transparency, equity, respect, integrity, professionalism, and cultural competence.
Beyond health navigation, we support immigrant families through our Pathway to Citizenship initiative, offering access to education, resources, and culturally responsive guidance as individuals pursue stability, empowerment, and full participation in their communities.
We believe in uplifting every person we serve with compassionate engagement, exceptional customer service, and genuine friendliness. Our goal is to remove barriers, strengthen relationships, and ensure everyone receives dignified, person-centered care.
Together, we are creating a meaningful community impact that upholds the core values that define Gratus Community Care.
Our Services
Gratus Community Care offers two key services:
SCN Program (Social Care Network)
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The SCN Program focuses on providing holistic support to those who need it most by connecting individuals with Medicaid-funded benefits and services. We offer the following services:
Screening & Enrollment
- Initial Assessment: We complete an assessment to determine which Medicaid-funded benefits, services, or programs you may qualify for under the SCN.
- Identify Needs: We identify immediate needs related to housing, nutrition, transportation, safety, and social supports.
Navigation & Care Management
- Comprehensive Assessment: We determine if you need Level 1 (L1) or Level 2 (L2) care management.
- Coordination: We coordinate services, provide follow-up, advocacy, and linkage to community supports.
L1 - Basic referral services.
L2 - Enhanced Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) care management for those with higher vulnerability.
Eligibility for L2 care may include:
- Homelessness or risk of homelessness
- Food insecurity
- Utility insecurity (e.g., shut-off notice, arrears)
- Transportation insecurity
- Housing quality or safety issues
- Recent hospitalization or high medical utilization
- Chronic health conditions (physical/behavioral)
- Caregiver stress or inability to meet daily support needs
- Functional limitations with ADLs/IADLs
- Risk of institutionalization
- Domestic violence or unsafe living conditions
- Financial instability affects health
Housing Supports
- Home accessibility modifications & safety repairs
- Rent assistance or temporary housing placement
- Utility activation or arrears support
- Housing Transition Services, including:
- Pre-tenancy services
- Community Transitional Support (CTS)
- Housing navigation
- CTS broker fee assistance
Nutrition Counseling & Education
- Provided by Certified or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
- Individual nutrition assessments
- Healthy meal planning, education, and cooking-supply support
- Guidance for managing conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, allergies, and age-related needs
Pathway to Citizenship (Community Education Program)
At Gratus Community Care, we proudly support immigrant families and long-term residents through our Pathway to Citizenship community education program. Our goal is to make the naturalization process less overwhelming by offering welcoming, bilingual guidance, basic information, and connections to trusted community resources.
What We Offer:
Education and Outreach:
We help individuals understand the steps toward citizenship, prepare for the process, and feel confident as they move toward greater stability, opportunity, and civic participation.
Culturally Respectful Support:
Our team provides navigation support and education in a culturally respectful and compassionate environment.
Disclaimer: Gratus Community Care does not provide legal advice or legal representation. We offer general information, community education, and referrals to accredited legal professionals when needed.
Get Involved
To learn more or get assistance with any of the services offered through Gratus Community Care, please contact us today. We are committed to serving the community and providing the support needed for every individual to thrive.
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