Boston Alliance for Community Health

Passport to Public Health | Jul. 28

Submitted by sbrown on Thu, 07/14/2016 - 10:48am

Join neighbors and Whittier St. Health Center for a conversation about online security and how to safeguard your children and family from cyberbullying, human trafficking and other predatory activity. Learn useful strategies to fight against harmful online concerns that may affect your community. 

FREE EVENT. INTERPRETATION, CHILDCARE, AND DINNER PROVIDED. TAXI VOUCHERS. COMMUNITY RESOURCES. 

When: Thursday, July 28. 6-8pm

Where:  Whittier St. Health Center Community Room , 1290 Tremont St. 02120

 

Please Direct RSVPs or Questions to: Carolina Prieto cprieto@bphc.org, 617-534- 23649  

The Talk: Discussing Sexual Health with your Teen | June 23

Submitted by dmirand on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 12:38pm

Join BACH, BPHC and partners at Codman Square Neighborhood Council for the sixth workshop in Passport to Public Health series. To Register  >> Read More

Speak Up: Breaking Barriers, Building Healthy Families | April 30 & May 3rd

Submitted by dmirand on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 3:49pm

Speak Up: Breaking Barriers, Building Healthy Families. An interactive, 2-day conference on domestic violence in the community. Register Here!

Day 1: Saturday, April 30th, from 9am-3:30 pm at DotHouse Health (1353 Dorchester Ave in Dorchester) and nearby venues.  >> Read More

Exercising in Your Community | June 25

Submitted by bblair on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 1:10pm
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EXERCISING IN YOUR COMMUNITY Our meeting, facilitated by Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition, will review fitness opportunities you can look for in your neighbor-hood, best practices for how to get members of your community active, and give you the opportunity to exercise with a great group of people! FREE EVENT. DINNER PROVIDED.

 

When: Thursday, June 25th

6:00PM-8:00PM

Where: The Foley
249 River Street, Mattapan

For more info: Contact Jamiah Tappin. jtappin@hria.org l 617-279-2240 ext 508

Community Engagement and Membership Committee: Domestic Violence | May 28

Submitted by bblair on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 10:10am
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All are invited to Boston Alliance for Community Health's next Community Engagement and Membership Committee meeting! The meeting, facilitated by Casa Myrna, will review how we define and talk about domestic violence, the types of abuse, cycles and patterns of abuse, barriers to partners leaving, myths about domestic violence, and resources for people who are currently in an abusive relationship or have been in the past. Dinner will be provided!

 

When: Thursday, May 28th

6:00PM-8:00PM

Where: Dudley Library

65 Warren Street, Roxbury

Cost: FREE

To RSVP/ for more info: contact Emily Conwell at econwell@hria.org or call (617)279-2240 ext. 504

 

"Making Healthy Connections" Resource Fair | March 4, 9, and 17

Submitted by bblair on Mon, 03/02/2015 - 11:43am
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Have you ever wondered what resources are in your neighborhood? Making Healthy Connections is a series of resource fairs to help you get connected with and learn about the resources in your neighborhood! FREE EVENT. FOOD AND CHILDCARE PROVIDED!

 

When: WEDNESDAY, March 4th

5:30-8:00PM

Where: East Boston Social Center 68 Central Sq, East Boston, MA 02128

 

When: MONDAY, March 9th

5:30-8:00 PM

Where: USES’ Harriet Tubman House 566 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

 

When: TUESDAY, March 17th

5:00-7:15 PM

Where: Mattapan Branch Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA 02126

 

For more info: Contact Emily Conwell at 617-279-2240 ext 504

Stress Management Workshop | Feb 26

Submitted by bblair on Tue, 02/24/2015 - 4:19pm
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Are you looking for ways to decrease your stress? Are you interested in learning why some people are more prone to stress than others? We can help! This session will have members of the Trinity Boston Counseling Center to lead mindfulness exercises, answer questions, and share strategies to help decrease stress in your every day life. 

 

When: Thursday, February 26th

6:00PM-8:00PM

Where: Julia Martin House

90 Bickford Street, Jamaica Plain

Questions? Contact Emily Conwell at econwell@hria.org l 617-279-2240 ext 504

Navigating Healthcare Session | Jan 22

Submitted by bblair on Fri, 01/16/2015 - 2:48pm
community health kickoff

The Boston Alliance for Community Health kicks off the new year with a Navigating Health Care event! The Mayor's Health line will be assisting people in all of their endeavors involving health care. Need a new insurance plan? Want to know how well your health care covers you? Come to this session and help get enrolled in the right health care plan for you!

 

When: Thursday, January 22nd

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Where: Boston Public Library

Commonwealth Salon

700 Boylston Street, Boston

For more info: visit www.bostonalliance.org

Boston Alliance for Community Health Speak Up! Event

Submitted by Social Capital Inc. on Thu, 03/06/2014 - 8:49am
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Boston Alliance for Community Health (BACH) is partnering with 10 organizations to host a 2-day cross neighborhood conversation on community health in North Dorchester. Bowdoin Geneva, Fields Corner, Grove Hall, and Uphams Corner share many of the same community concerns around mental wellness, domestic violence, sexual health, and community violence. These neighborhoods have a wealth of resources, including great health centers, active community organizations, and diverse residents building the community's resiliency.The goal of BACH is to improve the coordination of systems that focuses on the key issues as a way to build community resilience and quality of life. The first day of the conversation will take place on Thursday, March 6th from 6:30 until 8:30 pm at Viet Aid located at 42 Charles Street in Dorchester. At this event attendees will be able to hear current health data presented by Boston Public Health Commission, followed by a resident panel and Q&A. >> Read More

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