Who We Are
The Central Coast Community Health Workers/Promotores (CHW/P) Collaborative brings together healthcare providers, community-based organizations, county agencies, educational institutions, and managed care plans across Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties.
Together, we’re working to strengthen and sustain the Community Health Worker / Promotor(a) / Representative (CHW/P/R) workforce — the trusted individuals who bridge gaps in care, advance health equity, and serve their communities with cultural knowledge and compassion. Just testing
Our Mission
To resource and uplift the CHW/P workforce across the Central Coast by supporting long-term sustainability, strengthening partnerships, and promoting systems change that centers equity, collaboration, and cultural responsiveness.
What We Do
The Central Coast CHWP Collaborative strengthens the Community Health Worker/Promotor(a) (CHW/P) field through three core areas of action:
Our Collaborative Model
Our governance structure centers partner voice and lived experience. CHW/P supervisors and those with firsthand experience inform decisions through an inclusive, partner-driven process.
Administrative coordination is provided by the Santa Barbara Foundation, while each organization retains autonomy in implementation.
Meet Our Partners
Our Collaborative is made up of more than 20 organizations serving communities across the Central Coast.
California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI)
Located in Camarillo, Ventura County, CSUCI is a public university offering diverse academic programs.
CenCal Health (Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan)
CenCal Health provides low-cost health insurance plans in California for individuals, students, and families.
Center for Family Strengthening: Promotores (San Luis Obispo County)
This organization builds, fosters, and supports a network of Promotores throughout San Luis Obispo County by providing training, emotional support, and materials to empower a healthier community.
Children and Family Resource Services – Cottage Health
Cottage Children’s Medical Center offers extensive health care services including acute care, surgery, PICU, NICU, orthopedics, trauma, and pediatric specialties.
Center for Population Health – Cottage Health
The Cottage Center for Population Health works to improve health and wellness, focusing on equity for the most vulnerable in hospitals and the community.
Corazón Latino
Corazón Latino is committed to addressing the urgent and unique mental healthcare needs of underrepresented populations along the Central Coast. They offer mental health support groups, outreach initiatives, educational capsule videos, and free virtual classes to promote familial well-being.
Dignity Health – St. John’s Regional Medical Center (Oxnard)
St. John’s Regional Medical Center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Oxnard and nearby communities.
Dignity Health – Marian Regional Medical Center (Santa Maria)
Marian Regional Medical Center offers many services, including back and spine services, orthopedic care, and cardiac care.
Family Service Agency (FSA)
FSA provides mental health and family support services to individuals and families in Santa Barbara County.
First 5 Santa Barbara County
First 5 Santa Barbara County supports the health, early learning, and well-being of children prenatal through age 5 and their families.
First 5 Ventura County
First 5 Ventura County invests in programs and services for children from prenatal through age 5 to ensure they are healthy, nurtured, and prepared for kindergarten.
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan)
Gold Coast Health Plan provides health care services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries in Ventura County.
Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization
This organization focuses on improving the health and well-being of the Lompoc Valley community through collaborative partnerships.
Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP)
MICOP supports, organizes, and empowers the indigenous immigrant community in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.
Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC)
PPCCC provides comprehensive reproductive health care services in the California Central Coast region.
Ventura County Public Health
Ventura County Public Health works to protect and improve the health and well-being of the community through various programs and services.
Safe Passage Youth Foundation
Safe Passage Youth Foundation aims to create safe and nurturing environments for youth through community engagement and support.
Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI)
SDRI is dedicated to improving the lives of people with diabetes through research, education, and clinical care.
Santa Barbara Foundation
The Santa Barbara Foundation works to improve the lives of all residents of Santa Barbara County by mobilizing collective wisdom and philanthropic resources. Through strategic grantmaking and partnerships, the Foundation supports nonprofits and community initiatives that advance equity, opportunity, and well-being.
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC)
SBNC provides high-quality, affordable, and accessible health care to the Santa Barbara community.
Our Supporters