It starts with me!
Community Health Program

At the Louisville Urban League, we know that while there are many great services and programs in our community, they don’t always reach the people who need them most. That’s where It Starts With Me! comes in.

This community health program bridges the gap—connecting individuals and families to the support they need to live healthier, happier lives.

Launched in 2016, It Starts With Me! is powered by a team of dedicated Community Health Workers who meet people where they are. They provide one-on-one support to help improve health habits, overcome barriers, and reduce health disparities in our city.

Since its start, the program has:

  • Helped individuals move from the streets into safe housing

  • Supported families facing domestic violence

  • Connected clients to food, clothing, doctors, and dentists

  • Guided people toward stable employment

  • And so much more

This program is completely free to the community.

If you or someone you know could benefit, call us at (502) 585-4622 or email health@lul.org

Let’s take the first step—because it starts with you.

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Community Health Workers

To power this program, the Louisville Urban League relies on certified Community Health Workers (CHWs).

Community Health Workers are trusted members of the communities they serve. Because they have strong connections and deep understanding of the people around them, they’re able to bridge the gap between health and social services and the individuals who need them.

Their role is to:

  • Connect individuals to services like healthcare, housing, food, and more

  • Educate the community on health and wellness

  • Support individuals through informal counseling, social guidance, and advocacy

  • Empower people to take control of their health and well-being

All Community Health Workers are certified through Kentucky’s Community Health Worker training program and must pass a criminal background check.

Their work is essential to making sure every person has access to the tools and support they need to live a healthier life.

How it Works

“It starts with me!” has three basic phases that define the program’s approach. After the 90-day program, participants will complete a final survey and be discharged from the program.

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Your Needs Met

We want to help you and your family live your best life by connecting to resources in the following areas:

  • Health Education
  • Feeling Disconnected from Family or Community
  • Race Related Stress
  • Housing Stability
  • Physical Activity
  • Tobacco, Alcohol and other Substances
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Unemployment
  • Exposure to Violence or Abuse
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Financial Resource Strain
  • Chronic Health Conditions (Diabetes, COPD, Heart Disease, etc.)

Enroll now!

For information on the “It starts with me!” Community Health Program, please call (502) 585-4622 or email us health@lul.org.

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