Community Health Awareness Group

11/20/2025

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

11/11/2025

In observance of Veteran’s Day, our office is closed. We will resume services, Wednesday, November 12th.

11/05/2025

Attached is a listing of community resources and support services for families affected by the shutdown. Please take a moment to review the list and share it with others who may need help. Community Health Awareness Group,

11/04/2025

During these challenging times CHAG is here to connect our community with necessry resources.

11/01/2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the State of Michigan will provide $4.5 million to the Food Bank Council of Michigan to feed families amid the federal government’s decision to pause SNAP benefits starting November 1. The funding will help feed Michiganders in all 83 counties and provide food delivery to those who can’t drive to their local food bank. The state is also aligning philanthropic support to help assist families impacted by the disruption of SNAP benefits. Please share with your networks and lift up the additional resources:
SNAP participants should reach out to their local MDHHS office with any questions regarding their federal SNAP benefits or check MI Bridges for updates.

Additional resources
· Dial 2-1-1 or visit Find Help - Michigan 2-1-1 free, confidential assistance and referrals to local food programs and support services. https://mi211.org/
· Visit the Food Bank Council to locate nearby food banks and learn about additional hunger relief efforts. www.fbcmich.org
· Michigan’s Double Up Food Bucks Program – which is supported by a grant administered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) – is a program that gives Michigan families money to purchase groceries, including fresh fruits and vegetables.
doubleupfoodbucks.org
· The Hunters Feeding Program, primarily funded through donations at the point of sale when customers purchase DNR licenses and/or permits, feeds an estimated 160 high-protein and nutritious meals per deer donated.
· As part of the FY26 budget, free breakfast and lunch will continue being provided to Michigan’s 1.4 million public school students.
· The Supper and Snacks program through which children participating in afterschool activities have access to dinner and snacks.
· The Emergency Food Assistance Program helps supplement the diets of income-eligible individuals and households by providing them with USDA foods at no cost.

https://211unitedway.org/

Get double the fruits/veggies with DUFB. Use your Bridge Card across Michigan to get twice the fruits/vegetables with Double Up Food Bucks.

10/14/2025

Project YOUR Cohort 2 Now Enrolling!

Project YOUR (Youth Overdose Understanding Risk) is for youth ages 14–18 in Detroit and Wayne County. The program teaches how to recognize an overdose, understand risks, how to administer naloxone, HIV 101, and PrEP education.

Participants take part in small group sessions with food, incentives, and transportation provided. Members from Cohort 1 will return as mentors through the new YOUR Council.

Interested in joining Cohort 2? Complete the registration link today! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PYCo-Hort2

Special thanks to The Children’s Foundation, DWIHN, and MDHHS for their continued support.

10/13/2025

🎃 We’re back for Part 2! 🎃

The Lentes Legacy Project is proud to announce that we’ll be partnering with Community Health Awareness Group (C.H.A.G.) for our next Trunk or Treat Pop-Up Event this Monday at Riverside Park — starting at 5PM! 🌟

Come out and enjoy free candy bags, hot dogs, and wellness kits, plus a night full of fun, community, and positivity! 🍬🌭💖

Let’s keep our neighborhoods safe, supported, and smiling.
See you there — you don’t want to miss it! 👻

10/12/2025

Last week, the Detroit Police Department along with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, Love Detroit Prevention Coalition and The Youth Connection teamed up together to install permanent drug takeback boxes in every DPD Precinct. The boxes provide Detroiters an opportunity to return unused and unwanted prescription drugs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

10/09/2025

Project YOUR Cohort 2 Now Enrolling!

Project YOUR (Youth Overdose Understanding Risk) is for youth ages 14–18 in Detroit and Wayne County. The program teaches how to recognize an overdose, understand risks, how to administer naloxone, HIV 101, and PrEP education.

Participants take part in small group sessions with food, incentives, and transportation provided. Members from Cohort 1 will return as mentors through the new YOUR Council.

Interested in joining Cohort 2? Complete the registration link today! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PYCo-Hort2

Special thanks to The Children’s Foundation, DWIHN, and MDHHS for their continued support.

10/02/2025

Prevention helps us get ahead of challenges. So that individuals, families, and communities can be healthy and thrive. Visit: www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/substance-use-prevention-month

09/30/2025

October is ! Get ready to download the toolkit at: www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/substance-use-prevention-month — and share your .