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Sign Up for Walk to Benefit Penelope's Place

The Love Life Now Foundation is hosting their annual 3K Heel-A-Thon to prevent domestic violence with proceeds benefiting Penelope's Place, our domestic violence shelter. <<Sign up today!>>

Brockton High HOSA Students Attend Leadership Conference

Eleven Brockton High School students from our MassAHEC Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) program attended the State Leadership Conference on April 6th <<see photos>>

Spring 2013 Mulligan Training Calendar - Now Posted

Register today for one of the Mulligan Center's many Spring 2013 course offerings! <<learn more>>

Welcome to Health Imperatives

Our goal is to improve the health and safety of individuals, families, and communities in Southeastern Massachusetts and across the state. Services range from family planning to emergency domestic violence/sexual assault resources to nutrition and home visiting programs for young parents. Visit our Division of Prevention & Community Services to learn about our comprehensive capacity building and community health work.

In the News


NEW! Two Military Sexual Assault Prevention Leaders Charged in May
Lawmakers say they're outraged that for the second time this month a member of the armed forces assigned to help prevent sexual assaults in the military is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct.  <<read more>>

NBA Player Becomes First Openly Gay Male Pro Athlete In Major Sport
Washington Wizards center Jason Collins came out in the newest issue of Sports Illustrated, paving the way for other closeted gay pro athletes. "The recent Boston Marathon bombing reinforced the notion that I shouldn't wait for the circumstances of my coming out to be perfect. Things can change in an instant, so why not live truthfully?," Collins said. <<read more>>

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  • BrAGLY Meetings Held Every Wednesday
    BrAGLY, the Brockton Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Allied Youth, is a weekly youth group open to GLBTQA youth ages 14-21. BrAGLY meets Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8pm at Health Imperatives' Main Office, 942 West Chestnut Street in Brockton.
      
  • Staffer's Article Addresses Sexual Violence
    A New Day's Kate Rafey authored a guest blog entitled, "Sexual Violence and Judaism: As a Community, We Need To Do More," on the Jewish Womens Archive website this month.

     
  •  Family Planning Joins Facebook!
    Services include gynecological & male reproductive health exams, pregnancy testing/options counseling, contraceptives supplies and counseling, HIV/STD testing, emergency contraceptives, and more. Visit homepage

Health Imperatives

942 West Chestnut Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Phone: (508) 583-3005
Fax: (508) 583-9809
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Health Imperatives works with vulnerable populations to eliminate health disparities and create healthy communities.  We believe the best way to inspire people toward health and wellness is to give them tools to make good choices.  Our programs, trainings and materials are designed to support diverse individuals, families and communities to stay healthy.