(formerly Mountain Shelter, Inc.)

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HOPE Ministry Center

The HOPE Ministry Center is a one-stop, ecumenical center designed to enhance the delivery and coordination of services among multiple human service agencies. The center brings about greater collaboration between agencies and improved access for clients seeking assistance. Partner agencies currently housed in the center are:

bulletAppalachian Independence Center
bulletBenevolent Medication Program
bulletDistrict Three Governmental Cooperative
bulletHOPE
bulletLutheran Family Services of Virginia
bulletMountain Community Action Program
bulletOccupational Enterprises
bulletUnited Way of Wythe County

HOPE Community Information System

To further the collaboration among agencies, HOPE manages a web-based intake, referral and client management database called the HOPE Community Information System (HCIS). HCIS allows the sharing of client demographics, housing, income, benefits and other client-related information between partner agencies. This sharing of information results in a better assessment of client needs, improved quality of services and enhanced coordination of services among local providers.

Area agencies currently utilizing HCIS are:

bulletHOPE
bulletCrossroads Shelter
bulletMountain Community Action Program
bulletBrock Hughes Free Clinic
bulletSupportive Housing Program
bulletBenevolent Medication Program
bulletBland County Department of Social Services

By working together, service providers help ensure that clients get the assistance they need and that limited resources are not abused or duplicated.

HCIS was partially funded by a grant from the Wythe-Bland Community Foundation.

Related Publications

HCIS Information Sheet (pdf)
Information Consolidation, Wytheville Enterprise, May 30, 2008 (pdf)

Contact

For more information about HCIS or to become a HCIS partner, call Amanda Romans at (276) 228-6280, Ext. 216, or email aromans@wythehope.org.

 

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