The Holistic Health Access Initiative (HHAI) is a partnership between
The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, Lyft, and the City of Boston.
The HHAI pilot program offers free “Healthy Rides” to Boston’s older adults (age 60+) to connect to wellness services including:
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Medical Appointments
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Pharmacies
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Wellness Programs
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Senior/Community Centers
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Social Activities
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Support Groups
Older Boston residents may book their Healthy Ride by calling the Age Strong Shuttle at (617) 635-3000 and saying “Healthy Ride.” If you already have a Lyft account set up on your smartphone, the Age Strong Shuttle staff can give you a promo code for your Healthy Ride. Add it to the “rewards” in your Lyft account, and order your Lyft ride as usual. a promo code for your Healthy Ride. Add it to the “rewards” in your Lyft account, and order your Lyft ride as usual.
BLACK MALE MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE (BMMHI)
The Black Male Mental Health Initiative (BMMHI) has two main purposes: the first aims to provide resources for Black men via a directory of mental health services and BIPOC providers via the ULEM website; the second seeks to recruit more Black men into the profession.
The Black Male Mental Health Initiative
The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM), with support from William James College (WJC) and Takeda Pharmaceuticals, has developed the first of its kind Health Equity Initiative focused on Black Male Mental Health that seeks to grow the mental health workforce and offer resources for BIPOC community members who seek support.
The initiative is ULEM’s first initial effort to launch health equity work through a series of programmatic offerings and pilots, public education workshops, and sustained community engagement, and aims to address social determinants of health, raise awareness and engagement, and support sustainable community driven efforts to reduce racial health disparities through collaboration with federal, state, and local partners.
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YouTube: Black Male Mental Health Initiative: Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts and William James College
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Article: The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts and William James College Partner to Address Black Male Mental Health Via New Initiative​
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