ROOTED IN COMMUNITY.
BUILT FOR ACCESS.
Healthcare can be difficult to navigate, particularly when stigma, mistrust, cost, identity, or limited access stand between individuals and the care they need.
Rooted Care Institute exist to help close those gaps.
Based in Alexandria, Virginia, RCI connects individuals and communities with education, navigation, trusted providers, and community-based resources while advancing a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system.
We believe people should be able to seek care without shame, ask questions without judgement, and receive information that respects their lived experience.
WHAT WE DO
PRACTICAL SUPPORT. TRUSTED CONNECTIONS. COMMUNITY IMPACT
HIV Prevention
& PrEP Education
Clear, culturally responsive education about HIV prevention, PrEP, PEP, routine testing, sexual health, and available resources.
Care Navigation
We help individuals understand their options, identify appropriate services, and connect with trusted providers and community resources.
Behavioral Health & Wellness Connections
We connect individuals with affirming behavioral health services, wellness resources, and community resources.
Community Education
& Empowerment
Through educational programs, community conversations, and partnerships, we work to increase health knowledge, reduce stigma, and strengthen community trust.
HOW RCI HELPS
NAVIGATING CARE SHOULDN'T
FEEL LIKE YOU ARE DOING IT ALONE.
1.
Tell Us What You Need.
Start with a conversation. We listen to your concerns, questions, barriers and goals.
2.
Understand Your Options.
We help identify appropriate healthcare, prevention, behavioral health, and community resources
3.
Make The Connection.
We help you connect with trusted providers in addition to community partners, and assist you in identifying the next steps.
WHO WE SERVE
CARE SHOULD REFLECT THE COMMUNITY
Rooted Care Institute focuses on communities disproportionately affected by HIV, health disparities, stigma, and barriers to care.
Our work is particularly responsive to the experiences of communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, Black and same-gender-loving men, people living with HIV, long-term survivors, individuals newly diagnosed with HIV, and others who have historically experiences difficulty accessing affirming healthcare.
Our goal is to create connections rooted in dignity, trust, cultural responsiveness, and RESPECT.
WHY ROOTED CARE INSTITUTE
HEALTH IS PERSONAL.
ACCESS SHOULD BE HUMAN
We bring together health education, navigation, community partnerships, and lived understanding to help people move through healthcare systems with greater confidence.
Trust Matters.
Representation Matters.
Being Heard Matters.
Knowing Where To Turn Matters.
OUR ROLE
WE CONNECT. WE EDUCATE. THE COMMUNITY
Rooted Care Institute is a community health navigation and education organization. We DO NOT diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, or replace licensed medical or behavioral health professionals. When clinical services are needed, we help individuals identify and connect with qualified healthcare providers and community partners.
ROOTED HERE.
CONNECTED TO COMMUNITY
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Rooted Care Institute is building relationships across healthcare, public health, community organizations, and local institutions to strengthen access to trusted resources and support.