Healing for the mind, body & soul
The California Black Women's Health Project (CABWHP) is the only statewide, non-profit organization that is solely committed to improving the health of California's 1.2 million Black women and girls through advocacy, education, outreach and policy. We focus on empowering Black women to take personal responsibility for our own health and to advocate for changes in policies that negatively affect Black women's health status.
Improving the Health of Black Women in California
California Health Care Foundation powerful interview with CABWHP CEO, Sonya Young Aadam"We envision a healthier future when Black women are empowered to make choices in an environment where health equity and justice are community priorities —and where our labor is matched with adequate support, not with crumbs." - CEO Sonya Young Aadam
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CABWHP Mental Health ToolkitThis toolkit is in collaboration with the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network and California Black Women's Health Project funded by the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission. This toolkit is to increase awareness about the mental health needs for our communities and provide advocacy tools to engage decision makers at the local level.
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Hear from Black women across California about how CABWHP is having a real impact during COVID-19!
Sisters Mentally Mobilize Coming to Sacramento!
Sisters Mentally Mobilized (SMM) is coming back to Sacramento preparing to train Black women to become mental health community advocates in order to launch mental health-focused Sister Circles in the communities where Black women live, work, play, and pray. We will continue to build an army of Black women across California to reduce the stigma of mental health and provide sister circles of support for mental wellness. Our Sister Circles and Mental Health Initiative SMM are providing necessary social connections for our sisters to thrive and be mentally well during COVID-19!
What I loved most about Sisters Mentally Mobilized was having a seat in the circle! We all were welcomed, heard, supported and seen. |
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Join the SACRED Birth Study!
The SACRED Birth study is a Black women-led and serving team of Black mothers, Black birthing people, Black women community leaders, Black women scholars, Black women activists, Black women artists, and our co-conspirators. Together, we’re validating a NEW measure to describe the impact of hospital birth culture & care through 7 independent patient identified quality of care domains aka the PREM-OB Scale. Yes, the PREM-OB Scale was designed for, by, and with Black mothers and Black birthing people.
RSVP for the SACRED Birth Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, December 9 (PST):
Email cindy@cabwhp.org no later than Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 to receive the zoom link to attend on Wednesday, December 9th, at 12:00 pm PST. Teams or groups need to RSVP by email individually to receive the zoom link. Help us reach 1000 Black mothers & birthing people: If you or someone you know is a Black mother or parent with infants-age 0-12 months, click on the link below to see if you qualify, share your experience, and receive a $100 e-gift card upon completion of the survey. For Black Mothers & Birthing People. Support this work and refer patients to the study Providers, Hospitals, health organizations, & community organizations we need your support by referring patients to this study! |
Share your story & take the online survey today if you: * identify as Black or African American * are 18 years of age or older * gave birth to a live newborn in 2020 * gave birth in a hospital to a live newborn in 2020, in the United States, with a focus on California and Memphis, TN Upon completion of the study, we will email you payment in the form of an electronic $100 gift card. We are accepting referrals from patients, community, providers, health systems, health centers, health plans, and more! |
Black women and Girls Matter
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Support Black Women and Girls!
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On behalf of the Board, staff and volunteer army of the California Black Women's Health Project, we thank and appreciate you for your support and donations!
Because of YOU, our work to improve the health and wellness of California's Black women, girls and communities is possible. We hope you will connect with us this year as we roll out more exciting initiatives and events across the state, and remember to follow us on social media! |
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