Support That Moves You Forward

You Don’t Have to Face It Alone

When life is too much, whether your health, housing or safety is uncertain, it’s hard to know where to turn. At YWCA Delaware, our Community Health Workers (CHWs) are here to walk alongside you with compassion, care and connection to real help. We’re here to help you take the next step, even when it feels impossible.

Whether you're dealing with illness, struggling to make ends meet, or surviving trauma, we’re here to listen, support and help you access the resources you need to move forward.

How We Can Help You

Meet Basic Needs
We’ll help you access essentials like food, clothing, transportation, and referrals for public benefits like SNAP or Medicaid, so you and your family don’t go without.

Find Housing and Community Resources
Need help with rent, utilities, shelter, or medical care? We’ll connect you to trusted services in your area, walk you through the paperwork, and make sure you’re not doing it alone.

Build Toward a Better Future
Looking for job training, a GED Program, or help preparing for work? We’ll help guide you toward opportunities that empower you to grow and succeed.

Prioritize Your Health
We’ll help you understand your health, get connected to care, and learn how to take small steps toward physically, mentally, and emotionally better.

Meet our Community Health Workers

At YWCA Delaware, Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trusted community members, frontline advocates, and cultural bridges who help individuals navigate complex systems and access essential resources. Serving communities across the state, our CHWs walk alongside those facing housing insecurity, trauma, chronic illness, and other life challenges, helping to remove barriers and restore hope.

Shanique Scott

Community Health Coordinator
Home-Life Management Center
YWCA Delaware
709 N. Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
T: 302.658-7110 ext. 208
https://calendly.com/sscott-06/sscott-06

Valerie Edwards

Community Health Worker
Home-Life Management Center
YWCA Delaware
709 N. Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
T: 302-658-7110 ext. 205
https://calendly.com/vaedwards

Shay Burris

Community Health Worker
Home-Life Management Center
YWCA Delaware
709 N. Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
T: 302-658-7110 ext. 212

Anita Emory

Community Health Worker
Home-Life Management Center
YWCA Delaware
709 N. Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
T: 302-658-7110 ext. 200

John Canty

Community Health Worker
Home-Life Management Center
YWCA Delaware
709 N. Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
T: 302-658-7110 ext. 210

Barry Ford

Community Health Worker
Home-Life Management Center
YWCA Delaware
709 N. Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
T: 302-658-7110 ext. 207

Bernita Futch

Community Health Worker
Home-Life Management Center
YWCA Delaware
709 N. Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
T: 302-658-7110 ext. 200

Ernisha Futch

Community Health Worker
Home-Life Management Center
YWCA Delaware
709 N. Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
T: 302-658-7110 ext. 200

Hope Howard

Community Health Worker
Home-Life Management Center
YWCA Delaware
709 N. Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
T: 302-658-7110 ext. 200

Keysha Matthews Jervey

Community Health Worker
Home-Life Management Center
YWCA Delaware
709 N. Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
T: 302-658-7110 ext. 210
https://calendly.com/kmatthews-ywcade

Jackie Pizarro

Community Health Worker
Home-Life Management Center
YWCA Delaware
709 N. Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
T: 302-658-7110 ext. 203

Special Support for Survivors of Domestic or Sexual Violence

If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or trafficking, our CHWs with our Sexual Assault Response Center (SARC) are here with compassionate, trauma-informed care. We offer emotional support, safety planning, and help navigating your next steps, whether you’re ready to talk or just need someone to listen.

Two of our SARC CHWs are bilingual and provide culturally sensitive support for Spanish-speaking survivors, ensuring language is never a barrier to healing.

You are not alone. Reach out directly to one of our Community Health Workers below:

Jessica Reed

Aftercare Community Health Services Director
Sexual Assault Response Center (SARC)
YWCA Delaware
20123 Office Circle
Georgetown, DE 19947
T: 302.273.4411
C: 302.650.5819  
24/7 Sexual Assault Response Helpline: 800.773.8570

Salena Carrillo

Aftercare Community Health Coordinator
Sexual Assault Response Center (SARC)
YWCA Delaware
20123 Office Circle
Georgetown, DE 19947
T: 302.273.1300 ext. 829
C: 302.332.1828  
24/7 Sexual Assault Response Helpline: 800.773.8570

Traci McCrea

Aftercare Community Health Coordinator
Sexual Assault Response Center (SARC)
YWCA Delaware
20123 Office Circle
Georgetown, DE 19947
C: 302-650-6084
24/7 Sexual Assault Response Helpline: 800.773.8570

Arlette Beato Tineo, MPA

Aftercare Community Health Coordinator - Hispanic Services
Sexual Assault Response Center (SARC)
YWCA Delaware
15 Reads Way, Suite 200
Newcastle, DE 19720
T: 302.414.9876 ext. 826
C: 302.666.3383
24/7 Sexual Assault Response Helpline: 800.773.8570

Real Impact, Real Change.

  • Over 2,000 individuals have received housing, healthcare, and community referrals from YWCA Delaware CHWs.

  • In 2023, 19 staff members became certified CHWs, expanding our ability to meet people where they are.

  • We partner with local organizations like the Delaware Division of Public Health, ChristianaCare, Wilmington Police Department, and Westside Family Health to connect people to the support they need.