SDOH Screening Tools

The HealthBegins Upstream Risks Screening Tool has 28 questions assessing 5 domains (economic stability, education, social & community context, neighborhood & physical environment, and food).

A list of tools to assess the SDOH factors that impact a community.

WE CARE (Well Child Care, Evaluation, Community Resources, Advocacy, Referral, Education) is a clinic-based screening and referral system developed for pediatric settings.

A tool to measure Health-Related Social Needs (HRSNs) in different domains, including housing stability, food security, and personal safety.

Protocol for Responding to & Assessing Patients’ Assets, Risks & Experiences (PRAPARE) is designed to equip healthcare and their community partners to better understand and act on individuals’ social drivers of health.

A social needs screening toolkit available in an editable version.

211HELPSteps is the online platform of Mass211. From any desk top or mobile device, individuals can search and then connect to local health and human service resources across the Commonwealth. Programs that are included support basic needs such as food security, housing, child care, transportation as well as resources for mental and emotional health.

Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help resources searchable by zip code.