501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Southern California

Coming Together to
Eliminate Health Disparities
and Inequities

"Coming Together to Eliminate Health Disparities and Inequities"

Health Education Advocacy Leadership, Inc. — HEAL, Inc.

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HEAL Inc
501(c)(3)
IRS-recognized nonprofit
Southern CA
Serving communities region-wide
4 Pillars
Health · Education · Advocacy · Leadership
Free
Core programs at no cost to community
Who We Are

H.E.A.L. — Four Pillars of Community Health

Founded on the principle of inter-professional education and collaboration, HEAL aims to decrease health disparities while increasing health equity across Southern California.

H
Health
Promoting health equity, disease prevention, and wellness for underserved populations.
E
Education
Developing health education curriculum and inter-professional training.
A
Advocacy
Empowering individuals to employ self-advocacy and mobilize social determinants of health.
L
Leadership
Developing leaders within underserved communities who drive lasting change.
Our Foundation

Mission, Vision & Goals

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Mission Statement
HEAL will lead innovative research aimed at improving the health of minorities and under-served populations — bringing people together to empower communities through health, education, and action.
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Vision Statement
Profoundly improve the health of under-represented populations through global leadership and an ecological transformational model of multi-disciplinary collaborations.
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Our Goals
Advance health equity among all community members and eliminate health disparities through targeted interventions addressing unintentional racial and ethnic biases in healthcare.
Programs & Services

What We Do

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Community Collaboration
Partner with community organizations to mobilize health decision-making from the ground up.
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Scholarship & Service-Learning
Create sustained service-learning opportunities with academic partners.
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Mentoring Services
Structured mentoring to community members and emerging health professionals.
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Capacity Building
Assets-based approaches that empower rather than diminish communities.
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Community-Based Research
Participatory research and translation that centers community voice.
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Health Education & Advocacy
Health education, promotion, and disease prevention with advocacy leadership.
Initiatives

Key Program Areas

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Veteran Wellness Initiative
In partnership with HEAL Medical Group and VetBridge VACC, providing health education and VA benefits navigation to veterans.
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Peer Support Network
Connecting community members with trained peer supporters fostering resilience and mental wellness across Southern California.
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VA Claims Assistance
Free navigation support helping veterans access VA disability benefits and healthcare they have earned through service.
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Health Education Workshops
Community-based workshops on chronic disease management, mental health literacy, and preventive care.
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Veteran Connect Network
A peer-to-peer network connecting veterans, military families, and caregivers across Southern California.
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Academic Partnerships
Collaborating with academic institutions for research, service-learning, and scholarship programs advancing health equity.