The Links, Incorporated established the Health and Human Services facet in response to the chronic health disparities that persist in black communities and result in the decreased life expectancy of African Americans and other people of African ancestry. The goal of HHS is to promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health and the elimination of chronic health disparities in communities of color through education, health advocacy, and optimal utilization of health resources.
Tri-County (AL) Health and Human Services Program GOAL:
Our Links in Pink Initiative seeks to bring awareness, increase funds, and outreach for breast cancer examinations to underserved populations.
Linkages to Life Summit – The summits are designed to raise awareness and provided critical education about the serious risk to the African American community about the need for Bone Marrow and Organ Donors.
Mental Health Summit – through community partnerships, we advocate for our community members impacted by the stigma of mental health.