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To promote the health and well-being of the Haitian community. HAPHI is committed to working with, and for, the Haitian community in the areas of culturally appropriate health education and support, advocacy for access to care, and in creating opportunities for economic development. Programs and services include: peer-leadership program on HIV prevention for adolescents; Adult HIV education; HIV Anonymous Testing and Counseling site; Men's Health programs; Media components (radio and television); Tobacco Prevention and Education for youth and adults; Sexual Assault Prevention and Education; Chronic Disease Education and Prevention; Health Insurance Advocacy; ESL and Citizenship classes. Please call for a copy of our brochure.

History:
Haitian American Public Health Initiatives, Inc. (HAPHI) was founded in April of 1989 by a group of Haitian-American health-care professionals to address the gaps existing in health education and services for Haitians living in the Metro Boston area. Their work initially involved health fairs in churches, presentation to Haitian students in public schools, and a broadcast radio program on public issues affecting the Haitian community. Soon thereafter, collaboration with public health institutions were established to strengthen and to expand these programs. The organization was incorporated in Massachusetts as a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation.

Contact people:

Carol Millien, Secretary, (phone) Jean-Marc Jean Baptiste, Executive, (phone)

Address:

10 Fairway Street, Room 202 P.O. Box 260386 Mattapan, MA 02126 (See a map)

Directions:

Off of Blue Hill Ave in Mattapan Square. Please call (617) 298-8076 for additional directions.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Mattapan Troley (Red Line),   Walk distance (in minutes): 2-5   Nearest Bus Stop: 30, 31, 28, 29, 27, 33, 24, 2-5 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com