Social Assistance:: HEALTH EDUCATION & PREVENTION
The Brazilian Alliance make available to the immigrant population Health Education and the following prevention clinics:
Nutrition Clinic
Dr. Mei Ling Siu-Caldera teaches people how to improve their diets and avoid willnesses like diabetis, high blood pressure, etc.
Mobie Dental Clinic
In partnership with Community Health Center, ABE offers low cost dental assistance to the community.
Women's Health - FREE Mammograms
In partnership with Hartford Hospital and Park Place Health Center, ABE offers free Mammograms and health education classes to Brazilians and other immigrant women.
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:: SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING
Acknowlwdging that most of substance abuse population need help in many areas of their lives, the Brazilian Alliance started offering counseling, referal services and support groups to these people who are often unaware of the kinds of assistance available, whether they are eligible, or how to go about finding help.
ABE now provides the proper referral for patients and their families to a variety of other services that may help providing a stable platform from which they can fight their drug addiction. The abuser may be directed to a family agency, food pantry, physician or psychiatrist, vocational training center, lawyer, welfare agent or other professionals depending on the needs of each individual.
Service: Substance Abuse Counseling
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Time: From 4:30 to 6:30 PM
Place: ABE OFFICE - 2nd Floor
Professional in charge: ROBIN LYONN who will talk to you in a very private and safe environment.
