Odessa Project Connect

Serving Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis and Saline County, Missouri.
Calendar
When:
July 29, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
2022-07-29T09:00:00-05:00
2022-07-29T14:00:00-05:00
Where:
Odessa High-School
713 S. 3rd St. Odessa
MO 64076
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Suzanne Smith
(660) 229-5293
Email
Event website

Join WILS at Project Connect in Odessa hosted by the HCC Network July 29 from 9 am. – 2 pm at Odessa High School. Project Connect is a one-day public health outreach event designed to help underserved and uninsured adults find needed community resources. All services offered are free.

Additionally, the Diagnostic Imaging Mammogram Unit will be there and they have a grant to cover mammograms for women 40 and over and uninsured.

Services and resources available at Project Connect events include:
  • Dental extractions in our Mobile Unit (first come, first serve)
  • Haircuts
  • Height, weight, blood pressure check, vision screenings, etc.
  • Behavioral health screenings
  • Enrollment assistance for Medicaid,  Medicare, Affordable Care Act, unemployment, disability, and food stamps
  • WIC & nutritional information & education
  • Pregnancy tests & women’s resources
  • Exit bags with hygiene supplies & necessities
  • Drug incinerator
  • Workforce mobile unit
  • Gathering table
  • Veteran’s services
  • Immunizations voucher (good for 14 days)
  • Birth/death certificate voucher (good for 14 days)
  • MO driver’s license & photo ID voucher (good for 14 days)
  • Many other resources – see below!

Other vendors and services available at Project Connect events:

  • SNAP/EBT enrollment
  • Missouri Valley Community Action Agency
  • Burrell Behavioral Health
  • Vocational rehabilitation
  • House of Hope & shelters
  • Veteran’s resources & assistance
  • Nursing home & assisted living information
  • Drug & alcohol/Alcoholics Anonymous help
  • GED (PASS) referral
  • Easter Seals Midwest
  • Women’s Resource Center
  • Youth @ Work
  • Children & youth with special health care needs
  • Utility & emergency assistance
  • Chiropractor & massage
  • Flu & tetanus shots

The next Project Connect will be held on Friday, July 29 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Odessa High School. More information will be coming soon. Project Connect is a one-day public health outreach event designed to help underserved and uninsured adults find needed community resources. All services offered are free. Additionally, the Diagnostic Imaging Mammogram Unit will be there and they have a grant to cover mammograms for women 40 and over and uninsured. Service providers and volunteers are needed for the Odessa Project Connect on Friday, July 29. To learn more and get involved, contact Suzanne Smith at 660.229.5293 and download the Service Provider Form. Services and resources available at Project Connect events include: Dental extractions in our Mobile Unit (first come, first serve) Haircuts Height, weight, blood pressure check, vision screenings, etc. Behavioral health screenings Enrollment assistance for Medicaid, Medicare, Affordable Care Act, unemployment, disability, and food stamps WIC & nutritional information & education Pregnancy tests & women’s resources Exit bags with hygiene supplies & necessities Drug incinerator Workforce mobile unit Gathering table Veteran’s services Immunizations voucher (good for 14 days) Birth/death certificate voucher (good for 14 days) MO driver’s license & photo ID voucher (good for 14 days) Many other resources – see below! HCC is looking for vendors and volunteers for Odessa Project Connect as well as upcoming Project Connect events throughout the year. Organizations will help raise awareness of available community resources by providing information and free services while also building connections with members of the community. Volunteers will guide attendees around the event and inform them about the community resources and services available. HCC is also in need of sponsorships to help provide event services as well as meals for Project Connect guests, providers, and volunteers. Contact Suzanne at 660.229.5293 for more information. Thank you to all of our attendees, volunteers, and sponsors for making the first annual Carrollton Project Connect 2022 a huge success. Click here to see a summary of results. Download results from past Project Connect events: Lexington Project Connect 2020 Results Higginsville Project Connect 2019 Results Lexington Project Connect 2019 Results Higginsville Project Connect 2018 Results Odessa Project Connect 2018 Results Other vendors and services available at Project Connect events: SNAP/EBT enrollment Missouri Valley Community Action Agency Burrell Behavioral Health Vocational rehabilitation House of Hope & shelters Veteran’s resources & assistance Nursing home & assisted living information Drug & alcohol/Alcoholics Anonymous help GED (PASS) referral Easter Seals Midwest Women’s Resource Center Youth @ Work Children & youth with special health care needs Utility & emergency assistance Chiropractor & massage Flu & tetanus shots Project Connect events are organized by HCC Network, its Community Health Centers, and the Social Service Committee of Lafayette County in collaboration with REACH Healthcare Foundation.