About CHE
Mission
The mission of Community Health Engagement (CHE) is to enhance the health and wellness of low-income and homeless individuals through community health engagement and education in partnership with local service providers.
History
2006 - Beginning as the Chinatown Community Learning Center, we are established by the California State University Monterey Bay Service Learning Institute
The Homeless Chinatown Garden is established to provide CSUMB undergraduate students an opportunity to work alongside the residents of the Chinatown neighborhood in Salinas
2011 - Funding received to expand services like outreach, life skills classes, and case management
CHE becomes a field-education practice site for Master of Social Work, Public Health, and Nursing students. Collaborative partners join CHE to deliver a wide range of health and wellness services
2018 - CHE moves under organizational structure of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services
2019 - CHE moves into current home in Moon Gate Plaza
Now - Our new and improved home allows us to offer street outreach, referrals to appropriate providers, groups, housing navigation, and retention services to help the community optimize health and wellness and enhance the pathway to stable housing
Contact CHE
Phone: 831-770-1700
Email: Send an email
Building: 21 Soledad Street, Suite E Salinas, CA 93902
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Virtual office hours: Forms accepted anytime Referral Form