With funding from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Problem Gambling Services, BCNC launched community wellness initiatives in collaboration with other organizations in the Greater Boston area, all focused on promoting wellness within immigrant communities and preventing and mitigating harms associated with problem gambling and related issues.

Project RISE (Resilient Immigrants Striving for Equity) is for the community by the community, recognizing that community members are the experts about what is happening around them and what strategies should be advanced. Project RISE is strengthening the fabric of our immigrant communities to provide ongoing support around emotional wellness and create a sense of belonging and togetherness.

The community-based interventions and services provided by Project RISE are intended for individuals, families, and the community at large. They include: community events, non-clinical support and referrals to clinicians when needed, support groups, workshops, and recreational activities.

Project RISE is a collaboration between BCNC serving as the lead organization and community-based organizations serving Boston’s Chinatown, Everett, and Greater Lowell:

• BCNC
• Eliot Family Resource Center
• The Everett Haitian Community Center
• Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell