Community Health Initiative is a newly founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Howard County, Maryland. It addresses the increasing health needs of our community, especially behavioral health needs. Our mission is to raise awareness, educate, advocate, and provide services related to behavioral health to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and other communities.
During the pandemic, many Chinese American youth and families in Howard County experienced racism, and some of these experiences may result in race-related trauma. It is imperative to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate social-emotional learning to support Chinese American children, youth, and families during this difficult time.
As the partner with Howard County Chinese School (HCCS), Howard County Chinese Cultural Center, and Peiying Chinese School, CHI commits to raising awareness of behavioral health issues and distributing related educational materials.
In 2023, we wish everybody a healthy body and healthy mind!
Contact Us
If you have any question or need more information, please contact us at info@chimd.org.
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Join CHI at the 2024 Howard County Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival!
CHI is excited to announce our participation in the 2024 Howard County 3rd Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival! The festival will be held on May 12th from noon to 5PM at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. Learn more about the festival here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aapi-fest-2024-by-over-the-fog-tickets-878763323757 Stop by the CHI booth to learn more about our…
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A Special Presentations On Opiate Overdose Response, And Parents Against Vaping And E-cigarette Training
The Clarksville Community Health Initiative (CHI) is proud to announce a successful online training session held on Saturday, April 13th. This event focused on two critical public health issues: overdose response and the dangers of vaping, particularly for young people. Equipping the Community for Emergencies The first training, “Opiate Overdose Response,” was led by Y.…
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CHI Engages Community at Lunar New Year Concert at Baltimore Symphony
On February 8th, the Community Health Initiative team joined the Year of the Dragon celebrations at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in downtown Baltimore. Our booth attracted a large crowd, where we distributed flyers, festive red envelopes for children, and shared information about our organization. Afterwards, we enjoyed a heartwarming concert by the Baltimore Symphony…