We want you to get the care you deserve.
So, what is the Vaccine Access Project?
The purpose of the Vaccine Access Project (HRSA 21-140), also known as the Local Community-Based Workforce to Increase COVID-19 Access, is to establish, expand and sustain a public health workforce to prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19. This effort includes mobilizing community health workers and other specialists to educate as well as assist individuals in order for them to easily access and receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
Brought to you by The Health Resources and Services Administration, VAP is a program that aims to address health disparities in vulnerable and medically underserved communities.
COVID-19 resources for the racial and ethnic minority groups and other individuals who reside in areas of high social vulnerability.
Transforming healthcare access
The Health Resources and Services Administration is dedicated to providing equitable health care to those who are either isolated geographically, and economically or medically vulnerable. HRSA ensures millions of Americans receive affordable yet quality health care and services through its 90-plus programs and more than 3,000 grantees. These programs aim to serve those with low-incomes, residents of rural areas, minorities, and those otherwise unable to access high-quality health care.
HRSA also provides support through health infrastructure, through the training of health professionals and distributing them to areas where they are needed most, providing financial support to health care providers and advancing telehealth.
A national leader in Sickle Cell support
Founded in 1957, the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation is the first and oldest non-profit, social service, sickle cell disease organization in the United States.
SCDF provides education, support programs and services that meet the physical, psycho social and economic needs of clients.
More about the program
Activities under this project may include conducting face-to-face outreach and reaching out to their local community members to educate them on the available vaccines, assist them in making vaccine appointments, providing resources to find accessible vaccination sites, or providing individuals with transportation to arrive at their vaccination site.
This program aims to address health disparities in vulnerable and medically underserved communities which includes racial and ethnic minority groups and other individuals who reside in areas of high social vulnerability. With that being said, the program aims to address these same disparities within communities with sickle cell disease. By utilizing our existing network of Sickle Cell community-based organizations (CBOs), not only within California, but within the Pacific Region, we will address vaccine access needs to our local communities.
This network, through the leadership of the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation, will mobilize community health workers to reduce social determinants that impede health equity, with regards to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. We will achieve this by collaborating with our network across 6 states, which include Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Colorado, and California. SCDF will lead these networks of SCF CBOs by providing technical assistance as well as providing resources and guidance throughout the 12-month project period.
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