(410) 626-1900
251 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Community Action’s Health and Wellness Initiative addresses health disparities that impact impoverished communities in Anne Arundel County through prevention and awareness activities. The Agency increases health and wellness touchpoints, promotes healthy lifestyles, supports and assists customers in accessing health and wellness resources, and builds and strengthens public policy action on health access issues.
Each month, the Health and Wellness Initiative showcases wellness themes to build awareness of specific diseases and preventative measures people can take to safeguard their health. The Agency also provides workshops and activities to address wellness-related topics such as COVID-19 prevention practices, stress reduction, heart disease management, weight loss and obesity, cancer education, smoking cessation, exercise, substance abuse, mental health, and nutrition education, among others.
Health Ambassadors was launched in June 2021 to partner with the Anne Arundel County Health Department. The program educates southern Anne Arundel County residents about the COVID-19 vaccine, helps people register to become vaccinated, and arranges door-to-door transportation to vaccination clinics. The Health Ambassadors team members visit local food banks and community events and go door-to-door to reach community members.
Our agency staff is also on hand to help customers navigate the application process to obtain the health insurance policy aligned with their needs and household budget. This service ensures our customers can access the medical care they need.
If you need more assistance with our Health & Wellness Initiative program, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator. Contact our program coordinator by clicking below. We look forward to hearing from you.
The Community Action Agency provides services that promote self-sufficiency and economic mobility for low-income families and individuals in Anne Arundel County. We accomplish our mission through a comprehensive network of programs and services that address the causes and effects of poverty. Our programs and services are delivered through four core service areas: Employment & Training, Family Stability, Health & Wellness, and Education & Youth Development.
