BACH Community Health Institute (CHI)
The Institiute
The BACH Community Health "Institute" (BACH-CHI) has been created to support physical and mental well-being by aiding people and communities, via the institute’s resources, partnerships and coordination, in a) maintaining and improving health, b) preventing the spread of infectious diseases, and c) promoting the awareness and utilization of protective factors. Thus, the institute's mission is "to support community members in achieving their optimal health and wellness."
Black SGL Men Emerging Leader (MEL) Retreat
BACH Community Health Institute MEL Retreat
SAVE THE DATE!
BACH Community Health Institute’s (CHI) MEL Retreat
July 23 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Location TBD
The BACH Community Health Institute (CHI) is proud to announce its inaugural MEL Retreat, a one-day leadership and empowerment experience designed specifically for Black Same-Gender-Loving (SGL) men ages 18–30.
A select group of 10–20 participants will engage in transformative learning opportunities focused on personal development, professional growth, health and wellness (e.g., PREP and U=U), leadership, and purpose. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn from and connect with accomplished Black professionals representing a wide range of fields, including healthcare, education, business, hospitality, law, behavioral health, and public service.
This retreat is more than a one-day event; it is the beginning of an ongoing journey of mentorship, support, and access to resources that help young leaders thrive. LUNCH and RETREAT MATERIALS will be provided.
Save the date and stay tuned! A recommendation and registration link, along with additional details regarding eligibility, location, and program activities, will be released soon.
You can submit an application here.
We greatly appreciate our title sponsors: Xavier University of Louisiana's Center For Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education, Gliead Sciences, and Morehouse School of Medicine Satcher Health Leadership Institute.
BACH-CHI's Activate Communities with Truth (ACT)-123
Building People's Capacity to ACT.
Since COVID emerged, many lessons have been learned. One lesson learned is the need for people and communities to play essential roles in developing and sharing easily understood information that is simple for people to ACT on.
In late August (2022), BACH-CHI started its first project - ACT-123. The Health Resources and Services Administration funded the project through our partner, Outreach Global Group (OGG). The project had three areas of focus:
- Survey community members' attitudes, values, and beliefs regarding COVID vaccines
- Develop health promotion activities that support people’s capacity and self-efficacy to respond to community health matters like COVID (and other health issues, trauma, and/or disasters). "Activate Communities with Truth-123" (ACT-123) is the campaign being developed to promote and highlight these activities
- Identify and train community health workers to aid their own and their respective communities' understanding and utilization of health information and resources
Three community partners in New Orleans and two in Baton Rouge were given $20,000 dollars (from September 2022 to October 2023) to support this project's three focus areas. The $20,000 community partners were the following (click logos at the bottom of the page - "Partners", to learn more about them and others):
- VIET - New Orleans
- St. Thomas - New Orleans
- Ashe' Cultural Arts Center - New Orleans
- Metro Health - Baton Rouge
- CareSouth - Baton Rouge
The Activate Communities with Truth (ACT) - 123 Campaign
ACT-123 Podcast
The ACT-123 podcast tackled community health issues like COVID (and other health matters), trauma, and disaster preparedness. The sessions provided clear 1-2-3 messaging to help people make decisions that optimize their potential for wellness. The bi-monthly sessions featured host - public and mental health practitioner Dr. Michael L. Benjamin-Robinson; co-host - community advocate J. Christopher; and BACH-CHI Champion and recurring special guest - health educator to the people and Louisiana's community medicine expert Dr. Eric Griggs, MD.
ACT-123 Recordings
Information Card
Our project staff and awardees shared this card at community events - Printable Versions: Front, Back, and Vietnamese BACK.
COVID Facts!
- COVID vaccines save lives.
- Call 211 to find when and where you can get vaccinated.
- Almost half of Louisiana is vaccinated
COVID & Trauma
Community Health Worker Training
COVID produced a mental health crisis; thus, Dr. Michael L. Benjamin-Robinson's clinical team members - www.bachtcs.com, executed psychosocial activities and screenings at select community events. To learn more information Contact Us.
Community Health Worker Training
Community Health Worker Training
BACH-CHI (and project funder - OGG) provided select training and resources to identified and interested stakeholders and community members on various topics related to community health work and community health matters (e.g., COVID, Monkeypox, chronic health conditions, trauma, health communication, and disaster preparedness).
Our Partners
