Health Imperatives provides health care and human services to more than 30,000 people each year across the South Shore, South Coast, Cape, and Islands. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals, and we offer a continuum of services to foster vibrant, healthy, and safe families. 

Our programs include: 
- WIC nutrition assistance, including healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support; 
- Education, resources, and support to assist young parents in raising healthy, happy children; 
- Crisis counseling and support, emergency shelter, and advocacy services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence; 
- Pregnancy prevention, cancer screenings, HIV and Hepatitis C testing and prevention, and testing and treatment for other sexually transmitted infections; and,
- Health care and supportive services for adjudicated youth and for formerly incarcerated individuals who are living with HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C. 

These services address vulnerable families’ often complex needs, particularly those related to food insecurity, health disparities, and trauma. 

Health Care

Health Imperatives

Health Imperatives' headquarters in Brockton, MA, United States

This department oversees organizational strategy and compliance through leadership and administrative support.

Executive Governance

The Healthcare Support and Advocacy team at Health Imperatives plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of low-income families and individuals by providing essential resources, education, and support. This multidisciplinary team includes nutritionists, shelter managers, and medical advocates who work collaboratively to address complex health and social needs, ensuring access to critical services such as nutrition assistance, emergency shelter, and healthcare advocacy. By focusing on prevention, crisis intervention, and health education, the team empowers vulnerable populations to overcome challenges and improve their quality of life.

Healthcare Support and Advocacy

The Leadership Team at Health Imperatives is responsible for strategic oversight, collaboration, and decision-making to guide the organization’s mission of improving health and well-being for low-income and vulnerable populations. This team ensures the effective implementation of programs, manages organizational resources, and fosters partnerships to enhance service delivery across various health and human services. By combining expertise in program development, finance, human resources, and advocacy, the Leadership Team drives initiatives that address critical community needs, such as food insecurity, health disparities, and trauma support.

Leadership Team

This department focuses on strategies and interventions aimed at reducing the negative consequences associated with drug use.

Harm Reduction

This department ensures that products meet specified quality standards and oversees testing processes to maintain consistent reliability.

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People (2)

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Other teams

Healthcare Support and Advocacy

Leadership Team

Harm Reduction

Quality Assurance

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