The benchmark assesses the following competency: 4.2 communicate
I believe this program would be beneficial for community health providers in your area because it would give people the opportunity to learn more about how they can improve their overall health while connecting them with local resources that can help them do so. Additionally, providing participants with the tools necessary to make positive changes in their lives could lead to decreased rates of chronic illness in the long term which in turn could reduce strain on limited healthcare resources. Finally, having a variety of educational materials available may encourage individuals who otherwise wouldn’t seek out help due to lack of knowledge or awareness about available services within their own community.