Thelma Gibson Health Initiative

OUR MISSION

Dedicated to improving lives in low-income neighborhoods with programs for critical needs, better health, new skills, jobs, housing, and economic stability.

OUR VISION

TGHI was founded in 2000 with the dedication to improving the quality of lives in underserved communities by offering services for mental health, substance abuse, new skills, employment, housing, and economic stability. In poverty communities such as Coconut Grove, 1 in 4 families battle mental illness, drug dependency, HIV, delinquency, gangs, crime, and hopelessness. We strive to aid residents in finding health and living solutions, strengthen family wellness, develop proactive behaviors, further career training and opportunities, and obtain or maintain affordable housing to improve their quality of life and ability to prosper.

OUR SERVICES

Healthcare and Social Services Linkage:
We offer Case Management and Care Coordination to advocate, assist, and educate clients on how to access healthcare resources and social service resources including basic needs such as: critical items, services, and shelter.

Mental Health Counseling:
We offer master's level counselors to provide mental health services for the gerontological population and members of the community at large experiencing crisis, lived trauma, and engaging with risky behaviors with evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma Informed Care (TIC), Motivational Interviewing, and Nurturing Parenting Sources to build a safe and supportive home environment.

HIV & Substance Abuse Testing, Counseling, & Harm Reduction:
We offer certified HIV pre- and post-testing counseling and harm reduction prevention programs. We utilize our support network by making necessary referrals for medical intervention and 12-point support programs.

Life Skills:
We offer a Life skill program that teaches and builds self-confidence along with organized habits and skills for behavioral health, self-management, employment/ vocational assistance, professionalism and strong work ethic, resume building, job applications, preparing for interview, and Oral and written communications skills.

Sustainable Housing and Follow-Up:
We offer assistance and advocacy to educate clients on identifying safe and affordable housing. We offer a follow-up program that focuses on maintaining housing with active budgeting, independent living skills, and maximizing income to ensure that timely rent payments are made as well as home visits to provide support and training for parents and caregivers of at-risk children to reduce violence, delinquency, and drug use.