Impetus - Let's Get Started -
"Spiritual warrior's pledge: Not for myself alone, but that all the people may live." - Brooke Medicine Eagle, Buffalo Woman Comes Singing (1991)

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Our Mission:
Impetus - Let's Get Started exists to raise awareness of local, state, regional and national issues of health inequity and provide leadership for achieving health justice, equity and wellness for children, youth, their families and the community.  Our mission is to address social, behavioral, biological and environmental determinants of health through culturally competent health education consultation, training, technical assistance and advocacy.

Our Vision:
Impetus - Let's Get Started foresees emboldened and educated communities where all people are confident, competent and supported as they engage in positive communication with each other to take action and improve their health.

Our customers are:
  • public, private and community youth-serving agencies’ staff;
  • after-school arts programs staff
  • community groups, faith-based organizations, civic and service organizations;
  • local, state and regional governmental agencies and advisory groups;
  • businesses; and
  • parent/caregiver groups and mentors.
 
Let's Get Started!

Training 
Health Equity, Determinants of Health, Leadership Skill Building and  Health Advocacy, Collaboration and Team Building

Train-the-trainer:
Evidence-based Adolescent Sexual Health and Teen Pregnancy Prevention Education, HIV/STD Prevention Education and Technical Assistance, Parent-Child Communication

To plan and book a training, go to our Consultation and Training Page

Speaking and Presentations
We provide speaking and presentation on topics including, but not limited to:: 
Health Justice and Equity, Determinants of Health,  Life Balance and Spirituality, Relationships, Parent-Child Communication, Stress Management, Black Women’s History, Women's Health.
 
For more information or to book an engagement, go to our 'Speakers and Presentations' page.