ABOUT ROOTED CARE INSTITUTE
Rooted in Relationships.
Focused on Healing
Rooted Care Institute (RCI) is a community-centered health equity organization committed to connecting individuals and communities to the resources, education, and support they need to live healthier, stronger, and more empowered lives.
We don't provide clinical care. We help you understand your options, find trusted resources, and take the next step toward care and wellness.
You don't have to navigate it alone. We help you find the next step.
OUR MISSION
Rooted Care Institute advances health equity by providing integrated HIV prevention, PrEP education, care navigation, behavioral health, and wellness services to communities disproportionately impacted by HIV through compassionate, person-centered care that eliminates barriers, improves outcomes, and empowers lifelong well-being.
OUR VISION
We envision communities where every person can access affirming prevention, care, behavioral health, education, and wellness resources with dignity and without stigma.
OUR CORE VALUES
Dignity
We honor every person's inherent worth and lived experience.
Health Equity
We work to eliminate barriers and advance fair access to health and wellness.
Integrity
We lead with honesty, accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship.
Community
We listen to, partner with, and remain accountable to the communities we serve.
Empowerment
We equip people with knowledge, resources, connections, and support to navigate their health journey.
OUR SERVICE AREAS
Prevention Education
& HIV Resources
HIV prevention education, PrEP &PEP information, and sexual health resources.
Care Navigation
Personalized support to help you find and access the right care at the right time
Behavioral Health & Wellness
Connect with affirming mental health, wellness, and social support resources.
Community Education & Empowerment
Programs and conversations that build knowledge, reduce, stigma, and strengthen communities.
Rooted Care Institute is a community health navigation and education organization. We do not diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medication, or replace licensed medical or behavioral health providers. When clinical services are needed, we help connect individuals with qualified providers and community partners.