Community

CHAT was created to help families and communities get the support they need to live healthy lives. Our mission is to improve health and well-being through education, arts, advocacy, and access to care.

Through community initiatives and direct outreach, CHAT helps connect people to each other and to support services, all to build strong, healthy, and resilient communities. 

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CHAT’s Community Outreach

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CHAT’s health conference brings together health practitioners, community leaders, and advocates. This event highlights practical strategies and proven methods to support health and wellness, with sessions on mental health, art therapy, social-emotional learning, and better access to care. Attendees gain hands-on tools and insights to help improve public health.

With expert talks, inspiring stories, and interactive activities, participants leave with new ideas and connections that empower them to make a lasting impact on community health. 

CHAT’s Fall Festival is a colorful, family-friendly event celebrating the vibrant cultures and diversity of Houston’s Gulfton area. Free and open to all, the festival often features live music, cultural performances, a lively fashion show, and art activities. Guests can explore hands-on art projects, watch student performances, and enjoy delicious food—all while connecting with neighbors and local organizations.

Beyond the fun, the festival offers valuable community resources, including free health services. With exciting activities, community support, and a welcoming atmosphere, CHAT’s Fall Festival brings people together to celebrate culture, enjoy new experiences, and support one another.

Through our Community Health Workers Program, CHAT hires and trains local community members to support the health needs of people and families in the Gulfton area. These trusted workers provide health education in multiple languages, helping individuals and families understand their options and find the care they need.

Our Community Health Workers address key issues like managing chronic conditions, supporting mental health, and improving overall wellness. By connecting people to health care services and social resources, they empower families to live healthier, happier lives.

Read more about CHAT's community outreach

CHAT Strengthening Refugee Communities Health Conference

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of immigrant and refugee communities? Join Culture of Health, Advancing Together for the first...

CHAT Women’s Circle

CHAT Women’s Circle You are invited to join us every Friday from 10 am to 12 pm Learn about health and wellness resources available...

CHAT Music Classes

Music lessons Fridays from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Classes are free! Lessons provided by Nameless Sound Classes held at: BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown, 6500 Rookin St.,...

Inaugural Gulfton Area Fall Festival Brings Together the Community for Fun and Resources

First Annual CHAT Fall Festival presented by Southwest Management District is a Hit with the Community Culture of Health Advancing Together (CHAT) recently held...

A New Project Provides Wellness Education to Local Children

CHAT volunteer Eshaan Mani received $250 from the Hershey Heartwarming Project Action Grant to launch a new mental health and wellness program to help refugee children affiliated...

Braeburn mural invitation

Chat Mural Unveiling at Braeburn Elementary School

You are cordially invited to join Culture of Health–Advancing Together (CHAT) in a special celebration and ribbon cutting event to unveil the new Gulfton-area...