Hispanic Health Council

The Hispanic Health Council (HHC) is a community-based organization founded in 1978 to support the Puerto Rican population in Connecticut. The organization conducts research, provides services, offers training programs, and engages in advocacy. Its work focuses on addressing health and social issues affecting Latino and low-income urban communities through a broad and integrated approach.

Key Services & Programs

HHC operates a range of culturally tailored programs:

• Community-based Participatory Research: In partnership with institutions like Yale and UConn, HHC conducts research that informs policy and interventions. Their work is recognized by WHO and UNICEF  .
• Direct, Culturally Competent Services:
  • Family Wellness Center: A hub providing holistic support across eight domains—physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, intellectual, occupational, social, and environmental health—through integrated care models  .
  • Compassion Center: Mental health and behavioral support in collaboration with local health partners  .
  • Community Nutrition Center: Promoting healthy lifestyles through nutrition and physical activity programs; recognized by the White House under Michelle Obama  .
  • Maternal & Child Health Services: Comprehensive support before, during, and after pregnancy—delivered via doulas, community health workers, home visits, clinics, and virtual settings—in collaboration with hospital and WIC programs  .
  • Migrant Health Clinics: Accessible healthcare delivered to farmworkers and mobile communities, in partnership with UConn  .
  • Health Protection & Education Center: Community outreach to mitigate infectious/chronic diseases and support individuals facing addiction or mental health challenges; includes case management and employment support  .
  • Welcome Center: A supportive entry point for immigrants and refugees, offering ESL, legal support, peer networking, and resource guidance in collaboration with local agencies  .
  • Youth Services: Academic support, leadership development, cultural programming, and parenting support—including the Extended Learning Program and “Bridge to Success” initiatives  .

History

Headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, the Hispanic Health Council has used its research findings to inform prevention, intervention, and community education programs since its founding in 1978. The organization provides services to the Hispanic community in Connecticut with an emphasis on maternal and child care, family nutrition, risk reduction, youth development, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS.

In 2023, HHC opened a Family Wellness and Cultural Center in Hartford, Connecticut to expand its assistive services to local families. ^{[1] [2]}

References

1. Courant, Deidre Montague | Hartford (2022-10-25). "Hartford Hispanic Health Council's new center to bring services to help change lives, a 'dream come true'". Hartford Courant. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
2. Cruz, Joan. "Family Wellness Center". Hispanic Health Council. Retrieved 2025-03-03.

External links

• Hispanic Health Council