Community Health Ambassador Program (CHAMPS)
For All Ages in this Housing Program All Hope SF Communities
The Peer Health Leader Program, now known as the CHAMP initiative, transitioned to San Francisco’s Department of Public Health in 2014. Since the Urban Services YMCA acquired the contract in June 2016, the program continues to thrive and positively impact Hope SF residents. Within a few years, the team has grown from one director to a team of 16. The Community Health Ambassador Program is committed to creating health and wellness programs within the Hope SF communities, in addition to empowering Health Ambassadors as they become experienced Community Health Workers.
Community
We choose to place people before program. The Community members are our foundation, without them, we would not be able to differentiate between the actual needs of the community and our perceived needs of the community.
Diversity
We value diversity while understanding that difference and distance can create discord. We look to break down these barriers and get to know individuals in the communities we serve and to help them better understand our commonalities and differences. We strive to create an environment where all are welcome and supported regardless of their background.
Collaboration
We strive to bring together individuals and organizations with different and complementary skills, resources, methods, and needs, for the purpose of mutual collaboration and community benefit.
Inclusion
We continuously strive to create a safe space within the communities we serve. We have an open-door policy and invite all community and San Francisco residents to partake in our initiatives, services, activities, and events.
Program Benefits
- Urban Mobile Wellness Outreach
- Community-Based Focus Groups
- CBO Networking & Collaboration
- Door-to-Door Outreach
- Phone Calls to residents
- Referrals and/or word-of-mouth
- Flyers
- Workshops and classes
- Community Events
- Health Fairs
Collaboration has been key to building a strong community presence and providing effective and efficient services. Across the four Hope SF communities, we have been able to collaborate with many community partners and San Francisco organizations.
- Department of Public Health
- Hope SF
- Community College San Francisco
- San Francisco Aids Foundation
Beats Rhymes & Life
Youth & Family
Reach & Rise® Mentoring
Ages 6-17 Chinatown YMCA, Urban Services YMCAAcademic Support or School Completion
Five Keys
Ages 18+ Bayview Hunters Point YMCACamps
