Community Wellness Programs & Services

Our programs connect individuals and families with education, preventive health services, and community resources that support healthier lives.

OCWS Programs:

  • Omari Healthy Families Initiative

  • Community Health & Wellness Outreach Program

  • Wellness Education & Classes

  • Youth Empowerment & Leadership

  • Community Outreach & Resource Connections

Who OCWS Serves:

Individuals • Families • Seniors • Youth • Veterans
Churches • Schools • Community Organizations • Small Businesses

Explore Our Programs

  • Supporting individuals and families through preventive wellness education, health promotion, community outreach, and connections to essential resources. The initiative helps families build healthier habits, increase awareness of preventive care, address barriers to wellness, and access trusted community-based support that promotes long-term health and well-being.

  • Omari Community Wellness Services’ Community Health & Wellness Outreach Program provides free, accessible health screenings, preventive health education, and wellness resources to underserved Chicago communities. Services include basic wellness screenings such as blood pressure, blood glucose, oxygen saturation, heart rate, temperature, and weight, along with health education and referrals to community resources. By bringing services directly to trusted community locations and events, the program helps reduce barriers to preventive care, increase health awareness, and encourage residents to take proactive steps toward better health.

  • Interactive wellness education designed to give individuals and families practical tools for healthier everyday living. Classes cover healthy habits, nutrition, stress management, preventive health, and financial wellness while helping participants build knowledge, confidence, and skills they can apply at home and in their communities.

  • Empowering youth and young adults through wellness education, mentorship, personal development, and meaningful leadership opportunities. The program helps participants build confidence, strengthen life and decision-making skills, develop healthy habits, and become positive leaders who are prepared to contribute to their families, schools, and communities.

  • Connecting individuals and families to trusted community resources, wellness information, and supportive services that address health and everyday needs. Through outreach, partnerships, and resource navigation, we help reduce barriers to support, increase awareness of available services, and connect community members with resources that promote stability, health, and overall well-being.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about our programs? Browse our frequently asked questions or contact us for additional information.

All FAQs

  • Some programs require registration while others welcome walk-ins. Check each program for details.

  • Many of our programs and community wellness services are offered at no cost. Some programs or special activities may have a fee. Please check the individual program details for current information.

  • Yes! OCWS partners with schools, churches, businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations to provide wellness programs, screenings, education, and outreach. Organizations can submit a program or community visit request to learn more.

  • You can contact Omari Community Wellness Services through our Contact page with questions about programs, community outreach, partnerships, volunteering, or other services. We will respond as soon as possible.