Building a Healthier Community Since 1986
Message from Dr. Monique LeSarre, Executive Director
In these challenging times, with the triple stressors of the COVID-19 and Sheltering in Place, San Francisco’s economic crisis, and local and national police violence, Rafiki leadership and staff sends our Rafiki village, and larger Bay area community our heartfelt compassion and love. We will be hosting a Rafiki Virtual Town Hall with our team and the village soon. Please look out for our Save the Date very soon! In the meantime we want to hear from you so please drop us a line, or give us a call!
During this time of COVID-19 and Shelter-in-Place, Rafiki is happy to provide you these links for stress relief and support while we are practicing self-care:
Rafiki’s Goals
Our goal is to improve people’s lives by reducing health inequities that impact the Black/ African American community and other under-served groups in San Francisco, and provide opportunities for wellness.
We provide a safe, supportive environment where people can find a path to wellness by understanding their health issues, becoming more physically active and eating a healthy diet.
What We Offer
Rafiki Academy |Navigation Services| Individual Therapy for ages 24+ and Family Therapy | Group Meditation |Health Education | Exercise Classes | Nutrition Workshops | Health Screenings | Complementary and Alternative Medicine Services (Acupuncture & Massage) | Transitional Housing | Case Management and Referral Services.
We are a community of people helping our community, and building the village. We welcome you to join us. You will make new friends and learn how to maximize your health and wellness.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2743693928
Meeting ID: 274 369 3928
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Meeting ID: 846 0579 2232
Passcode: 903794
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Resilience Screening Registration https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0DaW6c-COXrCjvC5X0EtX1lrYSnLUM4dO_B_s3XN56cxL0g/viewform
Feeling overwhelmed?
Join the Everyday Moments of Mindfulness Study!
Researchers at UCSF are looking for women ages 30-60 who have experienced early life stress. We will examine how daily mindfulness and compassion practices may change your well-being. If you join, you will be practice daily for 1-month using the EMMI app and answer daily questionnaires.
You will earn up to $200 for your participation!
Visit our website (www.ucsfemmi.org) for more information.
