Equity Committee
Subject: RECEIVE updates and PROVIDE direction on Implementation Planning for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub.
Presenter: Peter Kim, Co -Director Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice
Contact: Peter.Kim@oresj.cccounty.us
Information:
To support strategic implementation of the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub (AAHWRH), ORESJ led a comprehensive pre-planning process in collaboration with key County departments. This included surveying Contra Costa Health, Employment and Human Services (EHSD), Probation, the Library, and the Public Defender’s Office to assess existing programs and services that reach vulnerable and impacted communities, with particular focus on African American residents. Leveraging the Phase 1 Service Description from the AAHWRH Feasibility Study, the team identified critical service gaps and opportunities where County infrastructure could be complemented by community-based organizations (CBOs).
Referral History and Update:
ORESJ presented an early stage workplan on May 19th and returns with data driven strategy and implementation update.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE updates and PROVIDE direction on Implementation Planning for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub.
Fiscal Impact: None