CHAT Academy

Culture of Health - Advancing Together (CHAT) was founded in 2015 with the desire to foster the health and well-being of the immigrant and refugee community in Houston through education and advocacy. We believe in using a comprehensive approach through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's definition of a "Culture of Health," in which good health and well-being flourish across geographic, demographic, and social sectors. CHAT specifically targets the Social Determinants of Health: Education, Economic Stability, Community, Healthcare, and Environment. Through regular assessment and meaningful engagement with our local communities, CHAT works to understand the specific needs of each population and to create tailored programs addressing them. Along with creating new programs, CHAT leverages partnerships and connects our communities to appropriate resources. Our aim is to build an environment, or a Culture of Health, where everyone works together to foster healthy communities within American society.