Programs

CAA Health offers 3 modules of work preparedness programs designed for ages 14-24 to support your success and increase your net now and into the future.

With the support of the NBA Foundation the Center for African American Health is pleased to offer a new series of workforce focused programming designed for ages 14-24. These work preparedness programs are designed to support your success and ensure that you increase your net now and into the future. With 3 modules to choose from you will receive knowledge to kickstart your working years and maximize opportunities when you do enter the workforce. In our free courses you can receive support landing a summer or part-time job to build your work experience and skills for the future or explore and start a career in healthcare and health related areas to increase care and advocacy that is representative of the community. That is Nothing But Net!

3 programs to choose from:

• Module 1: Free Throw Designed for those new to the workforce – youth ages 14-15yr – our how-to work guide on what you need to know about legally working.
• Module 2: Slam Dunk Our ready-to-work guide to find a job, own the interview and hear you’re hired with this program designed for young people ages 16+.
• Module 3: Three Pointer For those who are interested in gaining an entry point into the health and medical field, our focused training program helps prepare you to begin your career.

To find out more information or register, please contact info@caahealth.org or call (303) 355-3423.

Self-Care Saturdays offer fun and interactive ways to prioritize your mental well-being and practice self-care in the community.

This program provides an opportunity to prioritize wellness activities. Practice different self-care activities like painting classes, dance classes, yoga sessions, and meditation sessions on select Saturdays and find encouragement for your wellness journey from like-minded community members.

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

Community members can get connected with different affordable healthcare plans through this program supported by Connect for Health Colorado®. We offer support, information, education, resources, and more to ensure the community has access to quality healthcare.

Connect for Health Colorado® is Colorado’s official health insurance marketplace and the only place to apply for financial help to reduce your monthly health insurance costs. The financial help you can get through Connect for Health Colorado to lower your monthly payment is called a Premium Tax Credit. Coloradans who qualify for financial help may also qualify for healthcare discounts, called cost-sharing reductions, that lower the amount you pay when you use your plan. Healthcare discounts are available on silver-level plans sold through Connect for Health Colorado.

Center for African American Health is a Connect for Health Colorado Enrollment Center in Denver with certified assisters to recommend a health insurance plan based on your specific needs, help you apply for financial help, and help you sign up for that plan. All health insurance plans sold through Connect or Health Colorado cover essential health benefits and you cannot be charged more or prevented from getting the care you need because of a pre-existing condition.

Connect for Health Colorado® offers health insurance plans from the following companies depending on where you live:

• Anthem
• Cigna
• Denver Health Medical Plan
• Kaiser Permanente
• Rocky Mountain Health Plans

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

The 24/7 DAD Fatherhood Initiative is an evidence-based program that teaches men the characteristics they need to be an involved, responsible, and committed father 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 24/7 Dad successfully changes father’s attitudes, knowledge, and skills, helping them to become better fathers and men. Topics for the program include:

• The Father’s Role
• Showing & Handling Feelings
• Discipline
• Working with Mom & Co-Parenting

To learn more or enroll, contact Alan@caahealth.org or (303) 355-3423.

This free interactive Diabetes education will help you to better control your diabetes by gaining lifelong tools and habits.

Become empowered to better control your diabetes by gaining lifelong tools and habits.  This free series of group classes is open to individuals and their support network with all types of diabetes. Participants will learn how they can:

• Control Blood Sugar
• Have More Energy
• Spend Less on Health Care
• Reduce Diabetes Symptoms

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

The Emotional Emancipation Circle is a self-help group focused on Seven Keys to Emotional Healing, Wellness, and Empowerment for Black People. Join us to deepen your understanding of our history and how it has affected our communities, families, and relationships; develop strategies for dealing with and neutralizing racial microaggressions; and more.

To learn more or to register, contact alan@caahealth.org or (303) 355-3423.

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

Barbershop Talks Series is a space for men to speak freely and receive feedback about who we are, who we want to be, and what we believe to be true about ourselves and the world around us. The goal of the Barbershop Talk Series is to open a safe space to voice opinions, experiences, and concerns. Come join the conversation with other men in the community!

To learn more or to register, contact alan@caahealth.org or (303) 355-3423.

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

Modeled after a successful program developed in 1982 by Dr. Karol Kumpfer, The Center for African American Health’s Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is an evidence-based, nationally, and internationally recognized, family skills training program for families with children birth to three years old and three to five years of age. The goals of the program are:

• Strengthening parenting skills
• Improving children’s behavior
• Improving social skills
• Enhancing family functioning

To learn more or to register, contact alan@caahealth.org or (303) 355-3423.

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.

BeHeard Mile High is a social movement created and maintained by Center for African American Health that gives community members the chance to have their voices heard regarding health and social issues affecting their neighborhoods! By joining the community panel, members complete easy-to-take surveys and receive incentives for sharing their time and voice. The comprehensive results are shared back with communities, policymakers, and other key stakeholders with the goal of positively impacting health and wellness for Black and African American communities in Metro Denver and across the state of Colorado.

To learn more or to register, contact donavon@caahealth.org or (303) 355-3423.

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

Our Community Resource Health and Wellness Navigators work to connect individuals and families with resources, services, and supports such as:

• Health Insurance Literacy
• Housing, Utilities, and Transportation
• Counseling
• Food and Clothing Banks
• Transportation
• And More!

Services can be either one-time or recurrent and are open to all ages. All services are offered FREE of charge. Please call to be connected to the Navigator who will be able to best assist you!

To learn more or to register, contact info@caahealth.org or (303) 355-3423.

Get connected with the Therapist of Color Collaborative for 18 sessions (individuals) or 15 sessions (families).

We can help match you with a therapist that looks like you! We make referrals to credentialed mental health providers who deliver a holistic, participant-driven experience to help improve your quality of life. Counseling will be provided remotely via phone or video conferencing. Our therapists can help with the following issues:

• Depression
• Stress management
• Anxiety
• Marriage concerns
• Grief and loss
• Life transitions
• Parenting skills
• Substance abuse concerns
• Bullying and peer issues

18 sessions (individuals) or 15 sessions (families)

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

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify someone experiencing a mental health crisis and connect them with help. Classes are designed for the general public and operate
similarly to a physical first aid course.

There are two types of classes available:

• Adults Assisting Adults
• Adults Assisting Youth

Here are a few things you’ll learn in a Mental Health First Aid class:

• 5-step action plan to assess a situation and help
• Impact of mental and substance use disorders
• Local resources and where to turn for help

Participants will learn how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health, risk factors, and warning signs. After the training, participants will receive a certificate of completion. These are free of charge.

Please contact info@caahealth.org or call (303) 355-3423 for more information.