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Health & Wellness
CIP's Health & Wellness Program supports the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of immigrant individuals and families through community-centered programs, resource navigation, wellness education, and holistic support. Our services are designed to promote resilience, strengthen community connections, and improve access to resources that help individuals and families thrive.
All services are provided free of charge and are available in English and Spanish.
Call CIP for more information or to register:
630-708-0899
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The Alivio Support Program provides short-term assistance to undocumented and asylum-seeking families experiencing hardship. Support may include food assistance, household essentials, infant care supplies, and connections to community resources.
Through our Family Sponsorship Program, individuals, faith communities, and organizations can also partner with CIP to provide ongoing support to families during times of crisis.
For more information on how to access support, please contact Melissa Bueno.
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CIP provides resource navigation and individualized support to help community members connect with healthcare, social services, and other community resources. Community Care Coordination helps individuals and families identify available services and access the support they need to improve their overall wellbeing.
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Through Art. Craft. Rise., CIP offers expressive arts and creative wellness programs that promote healing, emotional wellbeing, and community connection. Using art, reflective writing, spoken word, and mindfulness practices, participants build resilience, strengthen relationships, and explore wellness in culturally responsive and trauma-informed spaces.
CIP works in partnership with community organizations and other institutions to co-host our Creative Wellness Programs.
If you are interested in co-hosting a program, please contact Angelina Alfaro.
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The Salud y Cuidado Community Health Worker Training Program prepares participants for careers in community health through hands-on training in public health, social work, advocacy, communication, and care coordination. The program also develops leadership skills while creating pathways to meaningful employment serving local communities.
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CIP offers workshops and educational opportunities that promote holistic wellbeing through the Eight Dimensions of Wellness—emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual health. Programs are designed to help participants build healthy habits, strengthen resilience, and improve overall quality of life.
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Our restorative yoga program provides accessible movement, breathing, stretching, and mindfulness practices designed to reduce stress, improve physical wellbeing, and promote emotional balance. Classes are open to participants of all experience levels and are offered in community settings throughout the year.
Support This Work
CIP's Health & Wellness Program is strengthened by dedicated volunteers, healthcare professionals, wellness practitioners, and community partners who help expand access to culturally responsive care, education, and healing opportunities for immigrant families.
Interested in volunteering, leading a wellness activity, or partnering with our Health & Wellness Program? Interested in supporting a family or making an in-kind donation of supplies?
Contact CIP's Director of Health & Wellness, Angelina Alfaro, to learn more about opportunities to support community wellbeing.
Interested in volunteering?
Visit our Volunteer Page to learn about current opportunities.