South Ward Wellness Center
Comprehensive Community Health & Wellness Services
About
The South Ward Wellness Center is dedicated to supporting individuals and families in creating a life of well-being and balance. As a one-stop space for community members, the center helps to create, cultivate, and sustain the life they want to live.
The Center’s mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare services for families in the South Ward. Eventually, the Center will offer a full suite of services, with a particular focus on perinatal care for expectant parents. This collaborative initiative between BRICK’s South Ward Promise Neighborhood and Saint James Health was founded to address the increased need for healthcare access in our community. We offer a variety of services designed to meet the diverse needs of our community members, ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need to thrive.
Our guiding principles include a commitment to holistic support, community engagement, and the belief that health and well-being are fundamental rights for all. We focus on providing culturally responsive care, building strong community partnerships, and fostering a supportive environment where every individual can achieve their full potential. Through our comprehensive approach, we aim to enhance the quality of life for all South Ward residents.
Approach
The South Ward Health Center offers the following programming and services
- Health services: The Wellness Center will provide comprehensive primary health care services by providing a patient-centered medical home to manage routine health and wellness, chronic conditions, and mental health issues.
- Holistic support services: the Health Center collaborates with partners to provide public social services to support and assist community members to create, cultivate, and sustain the life they want to live. Services provided include emergency support, family development, workforce development and housing.
- Community Programming: The South Ward Wellness Center, in partnership with community members, curates a yearly calendar of community based programs that will include independent social activities, health and wellness workshops, and drop in services. Programming examples include cooking, line dancing, and holistic healing classes.
What’s in Store
In 2026, we will move into a brand new facility. In our new and updated space, we will offer:
- Community Fitness Center: The South Ward Wellness Center will host a state-of-the-art community fitness center equipped with exercise equipment, free weights, optional personal trainers, fitness programs such Zumba, yoga, and more.
- Office Space & non-profit incubation shared space: The center’s fourth floor will serve as the headquarters for BRICK, and act as an incubation space for local non-profit organizations.
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