Wellness Programs & Services

Rafiki provides a safe, non-judgmental refuge where our community can learn to manage their health care and achieve their health goals. We are focused on helping to promote behavioral change, enabling participants to move from a sedentary lifestyle to a more active, healthy lifestyle.

Health Screenings

We collaborate with other community-based organizations to provide health screenings. This serves as the first step in helping people understand and take control of their health.

Rafiki Wellness Passport Program

Passport is a culturally affirming and wellness-centered program designed to assist participants who want support in reaching and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Participants commit to achieving personal health goals through a holistic program of lasting changes.

They set personal goals and attend health education classes, nutrition workshops and exercise classes.
They take advantage of complementary and alternative medicine services.
They receive ongoing physical and mental health support.
They make new friends who are working on their own health goals.

We conduct two or more programs a year. Enrollment for our next session begins in March 2017. For more information, contact Julie Harris: jharris@rafikicoalition.org

Rafiki Patient/Wellness Navigator Program

We provide Patient/Wellness Navigators to people who need help navigating a very complex health care system. Navigators coach participants in developing health action plans and then assist them, as needed, in:

Finding the appropriate care
Scheduling and getting them to their appointments
Reminding them about their medications

Some Navigators have used the service themselves. Navigators are your Rafiki friend in health and wellness.

For more information, call Ty Blair at 415-615-9945 ext. 19.

Rafiki First Saturday Health Party

Our monthly First Saturday Health Party is a neighborhood party that is good for the mind, the body and the soul. It’s a great way to participate and learn about all the programs and services we offer. All are welcome — meet new people, exercise, have fun, and eat a delicious healthy lunch.

For more information, contact Julie Harris: jharris@rafikicoalition.org

Complementary Medicine Clinic

Complementary medicine can be beneficial to a person’s overall wellbeing. Rafiki’s approach focuses on helping heal the mind, body and spirit. Our practitioners use treatment methods, such as massage and acupuncture.

Hours of operation:
Closed for lunch 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Holiday closures: November 12-23 and December 24-January 4

Acupuncture
Monday: 10 am – 4 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 am – 6 pm

Massage
Monday: 10 am – 6 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 am – 1 pm

For more information, call Romisha Dunn at 415-615-9945 ext 119.

Trauma Resiliency and Mental Health Circles

We recognize that violence and mental health issues have a significant impact on health. Our workshops and support groups help people recognize and deal with personal trauma and social injustice, so they can begin to heal their body and spirit.

For more information, call Ty Blair at 415-615-9945 ext. 129.