We provide a range of therapeutic services including mental health counseling, navigation and referrals, and group therapy, and mental health circles. Rafiki’s mental health services acknowledge the generational traumas that have impacted the bodies, psyches, and mobility of the Black community and center these experiences to provide culturally informed care through interdisciplinary modalities of therapy and counseling. We focus on exposing the community to potential healing and wellness impact of mental health care and therapy, engaging the community through peer outreach, as well as providing access to care and the individual, family, and community levels. Since the clinic has opened, we have supported over 300 families and individuals in mental health groups, therapy, and successful linkage with wellness providers.

For more information about the mental health clinic at Rafiki, reach out to our Mental Health & Wellness Department at bewell@rafikicoalition.org

Our pop ups are a way for us to meet the community right where they are to offer support and practical help. We focus on a people-centered approach to wellness which means we consider each person’s experiences, needs and preferences.

At our pop up events, we aim to build community, reduce stigma around mental health, promote the importance of violence prevention, and signpost to other services that will be helpful. We offer services like:

• Grocery boxes
• Healthy hot lunches
• Massage and self-care services
• Community support groups
• Wellness classes

And all of these services are free for everyone!

Each pop up is designed to celebrate Black culture and engage Black and African American young people, adults, and families. While most events are held at our 601 Cesar Chavez office, we love to pop up at community centers, schools, and more.

To learn more about our upcoming Community Pop Up events or to connect with us, reach out to our Director of Programs, Andre Aikins, at aaikins@rafikicoalition.org. We look forward to seeing you!

At Rafiki, we provide a number of free culturally-supportive wellness programs that aim to assist in providing stress relief and self-care, and include health screenings and help finding the right care and support services.

Our wellness classes include:

• Yoga
• Movement and dance
• Meditation
• Nature hikes
• Nutrition and cooking workshops
• QiGong
• African drumming circles
• And more!

To learn about our upcoming events and classes, reach out to Maxine Tatmon-Gilkerson, at maxine@rafikicoalition.org.

Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM) are non-traditional approaches to health and wellness that can be used alongside, or instead of, standard medical treatments. These natural and holistic methods focus on treating the whole person, rather than one organ system, addressing issues like stress and pain.

At Rafiki’s CAM clinic, we offer:

• Massage
• Acupuncture
• Chiropractic care

We provide free 30-minute sessions each week for the community.

To book an appointment, call the CAM clinic on Mondays after 11 a.m. at 415-615-9945 ext. 107.