The Helen Rodríguez Trias and Virginia Bishop Public Health Initiatives of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center seeks to address major health concerns that have an impact on the Puerto Rican community particularly among the LGBTQ population, women, and children. Our programs provide comprehensive services such as; HIV/STI testing, food & energy assistance, mental health support, physical activity classes, violence prevention, and so much more.
Public Health Initiativesph
The Violence Prevention and Intervention (VPI) Department
Seeks to provide services to young people from the ages of 7 to 24 that center on restorative practices and healing in violence prevention/intervention. Contact: [email protected]
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Bartolo Hernández VIDA/SIDA
HIV Prevention Program
HIV Prevention Program
Vida/SIDA, one of the oldest Latino-based HIV programs in the U.S., provides culturally appropriate prevention, intervention, and wrap-around services.
Contact Carmen Garcia: [email protected]
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La Bodega Del Barrio
Provides culturally relevant food assistance through its food pantry, health/nutrition education, physical activity, and seasonal Farmer’s Market. Contact: [email protected]
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The Lisa Isadora-Cruz
Trans Empowerment Center
Trans Empowerment Center
The center engages the trans community through a safe culturally affirming, informative, and trans-umbrella-oriented environment.
Contact: [email protected]
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PRCC Behavioral Health Program
Provides comprehensive behavioral health support targeting areas like substance abuse, trauma, and other mental health disorders. Contact Carmen Garcia: [email protected]
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MUÉVETE
A free community-based and volunteer-led, physical activity program open to everyone over the age of 18.
Contact: [email protected]
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