POCAAN helps proud individuals who are beating addiction.
One of the first organizations helping People of Color
Immensely changed my life. I’d probably still be homeless
Everyone who walks in the door is treated equally
POCAAN was able to help me in ways that no one else was
I don’t know where I’d be if it wasn’t for POCAAN’s help
Building a supportive community
Promoting Health, Mobilizing Community and Transforming Lives
POCAAN’S MISSION
POCAAN is committed to providing comprehensive, multicultural awareness and prevention messages aimed at addressing health disparities experienced in marginalized communities.
OUR PROGRAMS
KONNECT II
HIV, Medical Case Management helps and assists HIV+ individuals of color who are newly diagnosed, at-risk or not receiving care, as well as those seeking culturally relevant forms of emotional support and counseling.
GOTS
Empowering participants to make a positive transition from “street life” to having a stable living environment that will support personal recovery efforts, gaining new life skills, and job preparedness.
CURB
Kick rough life to the CURB
A program for young adults age 18-30 who want to make positive changes in their current lifestyle towards a brighter future.
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Success Rate for those in the CURB program 18 months
BEST STARTS FOR KIDS HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
Increased homelessness among youth & young adults identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ) is a primary focus of the Best Starts for Kids Youth and Family Homeless Prevention Initiative.
RESTORE YOUTH PROGRAM
RESTORE is a mentoring program that uses Restorative Justice and Behavioral Health Services to intervene in the lives of underserved youth and their families.
HIV MOBILE TESTING
FREE quick and safe HIV testing with results in under 60 seconds with 99.8% accuracy and post-counseling. Sex education and HIV/AIDS education session includes preventative measure like PrEP, PeP and effective condom use.
CORRECTIONS
CONNECTION
Comprehensive, multijurisdictional program to improve reentry planning and transitional services for reentering adults, released from either prison or jail.
TRANS* ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
The Trans Economic Project seeks to empower and assess needs in the black trans* community with goals to address inequities faced by members of the transgender, non-binary/gender non-conforming, and gender diverse communities of greater Seattle.
BREAKING THE CHAINS OF ADDICTION
Assist people who are HIV+ and on the fence about recovery with a safe place to explore what it means. Expedite in-patient or out-patient treatment, provide individual care, job readiness support, and referrals to recovery housing and mental health services.
PROGRAMS
KONNECT II
HIV, Medical Case Management helps and assists HIV+ individuals of color who are newly diagnosed, at-risk or not receiving care, as well as those seeking culturally relevant forms of emotional support and counseling.
GOTS
Empowering participants to make a positive transition from “street life” to having a stable living environment that will support personal recovery efforts, gaining new life skills, and job preparedness.
CURB
Kick rough life to the CURB
A program for young adults age 18-30 who want to make positive changes in their current lifestyle towards a brighter future.
%
Success Rate for those in the CURB program 18 months
CORRECTIONS
CONNECTIONS
Comprehensive, multijurisdictional program to improve reentry planning and transitional services for reentering adults, released from either prison or jail.
BEST STARTS FOR KIDS
Addressing the increased risk of homelessness faced by youth & young adults identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ) is a primary focus of the Best Starts for Kids Youth and Family Homeless Prevention Initiative.
RESTORE YOUTH PROGRAM
RESTORE is a mentoring program that uses Restorative Justice and Behavioral Health Services to intervene in the lives of underserved youth and their families.
BREAKING THE CHAINS OF ADDICTION
Assist people who are HIV+ and on the fence about recovery with a safe place to explore what it means. Expedite in-patient or out-patient treatment, provide individual care, job readiness support, and referrals to recovery housing and mental health services.
TRANS* ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
The Trans Economic Project seeks to empower and assess needs in the black trans* community with goals to address inequities faced by members of the transgender, non-binary/gender non-conforming, and gender diverse communities of greater Seattle.
HIV MOBILE TESTING
FREE quick and safe HIV testing with results in under 60 seconds with 99.8% accuracy and post-counseling. Sex education and HIV/AIDS education session includes preventative measure like PrEP, PeP and effective condom use.
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Community Giving
POCAAN partners with individuals, public and private organizations to manage and deliver comprehensive programs and services that address shared concerns for the health and well-being of individuals within communities of color.POCAAN
4437 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
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POCAAN
Non-profit since 1987
(206) 322-7061 pocaan@pocaan.org
4437 Rainier Ave S Seattle, WA 98118