For Immediate Release
February 12, 2024
Contact
Amanda Powers
2nd Street
(518) 928-9888
[email protected]
No appointment necessary for vaccines, testing, wellness checks, referrals and more
PITTSFIELD, MA — 2nd Street will host the Community Health Programs (CHP) Mobile Health unit on Wednesday, February 28 from 1-3 pm.
CHP’s Mobile Health teams offer the same services as a primary care provider or typical urgent care clinic, making it an excellent alternative for people with transportation challenges.
Participants do not have to be a CHP patient to use this service. In most cases, the visit will be covered by the individual’s insurance. For those who are uninsured or can’t afford to pay, services will be provided free of charge. A sliding fee scale is also available for eligible patients.
The CHP Mobile Health program provides:
- Same-day urgent care
- COVID-19 and flu and vaccines/testing
- Blood pressure checks
- Treatment of minor sickness, infections and injuries
- UTI & STI testing and birth control services
- Wellness checks, including food security and nutrition assistance
- Primary care referrals and health education
- Family services & WIC
About 2nd Street
Second Street Second Chances, Inc., better known as 2nd Street, supports formerly incarcerated persons in Berkshire County and connects them with the tools, programs and support they need to successfully reenter their community. 2nd Street is committed to treating formerly incarcerated individuals with respect and encouragement; providing them with job readiness skills and access to employment opportunities; preparing them to become productive and contributing citizens; and educating and advocating for communities to embrace them as such. Services and referrals include medical and mental health resources, substance use disorder services, financial resources and literacy, transportation, family reunification, housing, job training and employment, and legal services. Visit 2nd Street at www.2nd-street.org.