Street Level Health Project

Through a whole person care model, the health access program supports clients in reducing their incidence of preventable malnutrition and chronic illness by providing free health screenings and nutrition consultations via phone. Our hotline is open 5 days a week to connect patients to health-insurance enrollment, primary care, housing, and other health related resources. In 2023, we provided remote medical services to 500 unduplicated patients during 523 health screenings. We also provided 932 mental health consultations to 215 patients and 242 nutrition consultations to 217 patients. The top most common conditions for 2023 were diabetes type II, depression, anxiety, hypertension, and chest pain. We continue to be an entry point into the healthcare system for those that may not otherwise access these services.

The Wellness and Prevention program provides health navigation and referral services to uninsured and underserved immigrants in the Bay Area. It works in coordination with our Mutual Aid Program, which provides weekly distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables to single adults and families in the surrounding neighborhood, as well as hot and nutritious prepared meals offered alongside our produce. In 2023, Street Level Health Project distributed 5669 fresh produce bags, benefiting 11442 adults and 6428 children. These food distributions included conversations with the community about healthy eating, food nutrition value, and exposing clients to new types of produce. The Wellness and Prevention program also provided 866 referrals to other community based organizations and agencies for needs relating to immigration, housing, employment, and family law, enrollment in health insurance programs and other government benefits, affordable housing and shelter space, consulate services, tax preparation, and adult education.