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PCH Community Resources

Community Spaces

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Our community spaces are open gatherings where people can talk about issues that affect community well-being. Spaces are designed to be welcoming and collaborative. Ask questions, network, learn about current public health efforts, share experiences, and provide feedback to help shape programs and services.

Title	Title and link	Purpose	Audience	Frequency	Contact Email
Black Public Health Workgroup	Zoom Registration Link	For community-based organizations (CBOs), a part of the Black African American African Immigrant Refugee (BAAAIR) communities, to connect about public health topics	BAAAIR CBOs, community members, and public health workers	Third Wednesday of Every Month from 3:30-5pm PT via Zoom	Lamarra Haynes
Colaboración Latino – Hispana Unidos por la Salud	Zoom Registration Link	Build stronger collaboration and connections among Latinx community partners, while providing public health updates, resources, and support	Latinx serving community partners,organizations, community leaders	Second Thursday of Every Month from 10:30am-12pm PST via Zoom	Michelle Ornelas
Colaboración Latino-Hispana Unidos por la Salud: Horario de Oficina (Office Hours)	Zoom Registration Link	This space exists to foster open communication, collaboration, and resource sharing among the Latinx community. Participants can voice community concerns and needs, share opportunities and resources, and receive support navigating connections with OHA.	Latinx serving community partners,organizations, community leaders	Every other month with sessions in June, August and October.	Michelle Ornelas
Community Connections	Registration Link	To provide public health updates, share emerging priorities, and share information about work being done by community partners across the state. A space for community partners to connect and ask questions about public health topics.	Everyone is welcome - LPHAs, CBOs, community members, OHA staff, etc.	First Thursday of Every Month from 1-2pm PST via Zoom	Kendi Oldshield
DisCO	Zoom Registration Link	Connecting DisCo (Disability Community) organizations to each other and to OHA to share resources, collaborate, and provide support	Disability Community-based Organizations doing public health projects	Second Friday of Every Month from 10-11am PST via Zoom	Ines Siepmann
PRISM	Zoom Registration Link	A place for all those that identify/ally/work with LGBTQIA2S+ folks	LGBTQIA2S+ folks	Last Wednesday of Every Month from 10-11am PST via Zoom	Christine Rankin

Other Resources

Community Engagement Resources and Opportunities (pdf) - View our list of resources provided by Partnerships for Community Health.

Groupsite: We are excited to offer you a community-facing public health website called Groupsite where you can learn about community events, trainings and webinars, grants, jobs, and more.