Black Birthing Health Initiative
IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH FOR BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN BIRTHING INDIVIDUALS
HCN's Black Birthing Health Initiative (BBHI) is a comprehensive and vital community wellness program aimed at addressing the unique needs of Black/African American birthing individuals and their families in San Francisco. This initiative is designed to promote mental health and wellness, provide client-centered and culturally tailored care, and ensure accessibility to essential services.
Services
HCN's Black Birthing Health Initiative (BBHI) offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of Black/African American birthing individuals and their families in San Francisco.
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Mental Health Prevention and Wellness Services
BBHI offers services to connect with individuals and organizations supporting Black/African American families, birthing individuals, and prenatal/postpartum populations, seeking opportunities to enhance engagement models and services. Our services aim to establish vital connections with individuals and organizations committed to supporting these communities, identifying opportunities for enhancing engagement models and services that promote mental health and overall well-being.
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Linkages and Referrals
As part of BBHI's commitment to strengthen our collaborative approach, we prioritize building and nurturing key community partnerships. We actively engage in internal and cross-agency discussions to better understand and address current events and concerns affecting the Black community and birthing individuals in San Francisco. Additionally, we identify potential community-based organizations to enhance our community collaboration.
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Community Trainings
BBHI's services are centered on community engagement and client-centered mental health care tailored to the needs of Black birthing individuals and the broader Black community. We actively connect with individuals and community-based organizations, fostering relationships, and participating in local events to enhance our outreach. Our services are committed to community training and culturally tailored resources that promote mental health and wellness within the Black community and among birthing individuals.
Get Involved and shape the future of the BBHI program
Peer Support
If you have lived experience or have received community training, you can provide valuable peer support to our clients, offering a deep understanding of their needs and challenges.
Program Staffing
If you're interested in future roles within this program, such as therapists and trainers, please don't hesitate to contact us. Your expertise can be instrumental in developing and delivering programs for our clients or staff.
Collaboration
If you have connections with individuals or organizations interested in collaborating with us, your network can help expand our reach and resources.
Focus Groups
Participate in focus groups to provide feedback and insights that will guide our program's development and enhancement.