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Center for African American Health

Empowering
the community
to Live Well!

Center for African American Health

Empowering
the community
to Live Well!

WHO WE ARE

Center for African American Health

Mission

We empower the Black community to make informed health decisions that benefit the whole person through education, collaboration, and advocacy.

Vision

Partnering to create the opportunities for African American individuals and families to live in healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities.

Values

The rich legacy of the Black church in the African American experience inspires our work. We believe that the church continues to be the heartbeat within the African American community for citizen engagement, leadership development, and enabling self-sufficiency.

Geographic Focus

The geographic area Center for African American Health focuses on is the greater metropolitan Denver area, which has a population of 3.1 million people. Approximately 5% of the region’s total population is African American. More than half of those African Americans live in the city and county of Denver (population 704,000), where African Americans account for 10% of the population.

Our Programs

Self-Care Saturdays
Insurance Enrollment Program

Get connected to different affordable healthcare plans with support, information, education, resources, and more.

24/7 Dad

This initiative is an evidence-based program that teaches men the characteristics they need to be an involved, responsible, and committed father.

Family Factors

This peer community provides a focused time to discuss and find solutions to your family’s unique needs.

Emotional Emancipation Circles

This group provides space for understanding Black history by focusing on the Seven Keys of Emotional Healing, Wellness, and Empowerment for Black people.

Barbershop Talks

Barbershop Talks Series is a space for men to speak freely and voice opinions, experiences, and concerns.

Strengthening Families

Strengthening Families is an evidence-based program that aims to strengthen parenting skills, improve child’s behavior, and enhance family functioning.

BeHeard Mile High

This social movement created and maintained by CAA Health gives community members the chance to have their voices heard regarding health and social issues affecting our neighborhoods.

Community Resource Navigation

Get connected to support and services like health insurance literacy, counseling, food and clothing banks, housing and utilities.

Therapists of Color Collaborative Referral Program

Get connected with a therapist of color for 18 free sessions with Therapists of Color Collaborative.

Mental Health and First Aid Training

This free 6-hour virtual training prepares you to respond appropriately to mental health crises.

Stay Informed

NEWS

The city and county of Denver is partnering with Denver Public Health to expand COVID-19 testing to under-served and disproportionately-affected communities. The new, community-based testing started on Monday at the Center for African American Health in North Park Hill.

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EVENT AND CALENDAR

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