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Our Team

About Our Care Facilitators

Care Facilitator

Allison Heiman

Allison is a member if the Ely community and works at Essentia Health-Ely Clinic as a Pathways to Wellness Care Facilitator. She connects people to resources supports and needs like insurance, housing, transportation, social supports and mental health services. Care Facilitation Services are FREE.

Care Facilitator

Heidi Vanderbeek

I have been in the care facilitation role here at St. Anthony's for more than 5 years.  My job is to meet an individual where they are at.  I can help navigate complex situations and make connections to resources,  insurance, social services, transportation, safety, and access to food. I work with all community members, families and parishioners. Everyone deserves to be happy, healthy and accepted.

Care Facilitator

Laurel Kaercher

I am the certified Care Facilitator with Well Being Development. I have learned a lot as a Care Facilitator over the past year. One valuable insight is that its important to have patience because it takes time to navigate the social services and many other systems that connect people. I can help find the supports and services that may a person achieve their goals and llive a better life.
Care Facilitator

Mataya Urbas

Mataya is a member of the Ely community and works at Essentia Health-Ely Clinic as a Pathways to Wellness Care Facilitator. She connects people to resources supports and needs like insurance, housing, transportation, social supports and mental health services. Care Facilitation Services are FREE.

Family Resource Facilitator

Ryan Stewart

Ryan is a Family Resource Facilitator with Ely Community Resource (ECR). He has a Masters degree in Environmental Education from UMD.  Ryan's experience  been focused on utilizing the wilderness as a place to build social and emotional resilience through his work with Outward Bound.  As a Family Resource Facilitator with ECR, Ryan utilizes his education and experience to help families and youth find access to and connect with local resources.