San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
Perinatal Equity Initiative & Black Infant Health
The Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI) seeks to expand services to Black families to build on the supports provided through the county's Black Infant Health Program (BIH). The Initiative aims to reach Black birthing people through free services provided by community-based organizations.
PEI Interventions
The Amani Project
The Amani Project is a community-based initiative focused on supporting the mental and emotional well-being of Black birthing people through culturally responsive care, education, and connection to supportive resources. It works to reduce stigma around perinatal mental health and strengthen protective factors by fostering trust, community support, and access to affirming care throughout pregnancy and postpartum.​
Black Infant Health (BIH) Program
Within a culturally affirming environment, the BIH Program uses a group-based approach with complementary client-centered case management to help women develop life skills, learn strategies for reducing stress, and build social support. BIH participants participate in weekly group sessions, supported by one-to-one case management, designed to help access their own strengths and set health-promoting goals for themselves and their babies.
Brighten Every Life Counseling Services
Brighten Every Life Counseling Services is a mental health practice dedicated to supporting emotional wellness through compassionate, client-centered therapy for individuals, families, and communities. They focus on creating a safe and affirming space for healing, growth, and improved mental health across a range of life experiences and challenges.
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Questions? Email: hello@brighteneverylife.com
Marsell Wellness Center
Guided by compassion and inclusivity, Marsell provides personalized support toward emotional well-being and therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children.
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Questions? Email: info@marsellwc.com
Moses House Ministries
Moses House Ministries is a family-serving organization that provides comprehensive support to pregnant individuals and families with young children through case management, parenting education, mentoring, and basic needs assistance. Their programs focus on strengthening families, building resilience, and empowering parents with the tools, resources, and supportive relationships needed to create safe, nurturing homes where children can thrive.​
Sankofa Birthworkers Collective
Sankofa Birthworkers Collective is made up of birthworkers from many professional backgrounds and skills sets including midwives, certified doulas, lactation consultants, community advocates and other supporters who are deeply committed to providing high-level service while centering birthing families. The Sankofa Community Doula Program is a grant-funded program that allows community doulas to provide free doula support services to Black women residing in San Bernardino County.
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Questions? Email: admin@sankofabirthworkers.com
Young Visionaries
Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy is a youth-serving organization that supports mental and emotional wellness by providing trauma-informed programming, mentorship, and safe spaces for healing and personal growth. Their work focuses on strengthening resilience and protective factors among youth by promoting positive coping skills, connection, and access to supportive relationships.​
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Questions? Email: info@yvyla-ie.org
