Hispanic Health Council

What Hispanic Health Council does

Hispanic Health Council (HHC) is a Connecticut-based nonprofit community organization founded in 1978 that delivers culturally and linguistically tailored health, behavioral health, and social services to Hispanic and Latino populations, with primary operations in Hartford and statewide reach across nine Connecticut cities. HHC operates through seven core service centers: the Community Nutrition Center (including PANA, Puppet Shows, and Media Smart Youth programs), Compassion Center (behavioral health), Family Wellness Center (holistic eight-domain wellness with 15 Anchor Partners), Maternal and Child Health Center (including Comadrona, Family Wellness Healthy Start, Breastfeeding Heritage and Pride, Community Doula, and Stronger Families programs), Migrant Health Clinic and Welcome Center, Youth Services (Family Resource Center, Extended Learning, Bridge to Success), and Ryan White HIV services. The organization's National Hispanic Health Research Institute (NHHRI), a wholly-owned subsidiary, serves as its research arm advancing health equity for Latino populations.

HHC's service delivery is built on a community health worker (CHW) and patient navigator model with over 90% Latino and nearly 100% bilingual qualified staff, operating in hospitals, homes, schools, farms, clinics, and via telehealth in English and Spanish. Evidence-based proprietary programs include Breastfeeding Heritage and Pride (BHP), recognized by the U.S. CDC as an evidence-based best practice. The organization conducts community-based participatory research with Yale University and UConn, recognized by WHO and UNICEF. The underlying technology platform is integrated behavioral healthcare with on-site FQHC partnership (Charter Oak Health Center), telehealth, and an integrated pharmacy (BOCA Pharmacy).

HHC's revenue model is a diversified nonprofit mix: federal grants (Healthy Start, USDA SNAP-Ed, Ryan White), state funding (CT Department of Education), major foundation grants (CVS Health Foundation $2M announced 2025), healthcare reimbursement (Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, United Healthcare), sliding-scale fees, and individual/corporate donations routed through the Hispanic Health Council Foundation. The organization serves over 15,000 individuals annually throughout Connecticut, with offices in Hartford (main campus and Family Wellness Center), Meriden (Ryan White), and Farmington (Migrant Health Clinic). The leadership team is led by CEO Kenneth A. Barela, MBA, with a full C-suite including CFO/COO, CMO, Chief Program Officer, Chief Research Officer, Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer.

Name

Hispanic Health Council

Legal name

Hispanic Health Council

Website

https://hispanichealthcouncil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hispanic Health Council is a Hartford, Connecticut-based nonprofit founded in 1978 that delivers culturally and linguistically tailored health, behavioral health, maternal/child health, nutrition, and social services to Hispanic and Latino communities across Connecticut, serving over 15,000 individuals annually through bilingual community health workers and integrated partner networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health and Social Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF), Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Behavioral health programs
• Maternal health support
• Nutrition education
• Immigrant health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Federal funding including Family Wellness Healthy Start (FWHS) federal program, USDA SNAP funding for nutrition programs, Ryan White services for HIV positive individuals. State funding from CT Department of Education and other state agencies.
2. Healthcare Reimbursement: Medicaid reimbursement, Medicare, third-party insurance (Aetna, United Healthcare) for clinical and behavioral health services.
3. Foundation Funding: CVS Health Foundation Health Zones funding ($2 million announced 2025), other foundation grants for specific programs and expansion.
4. Individual and Corporate Donations: Outright gifts, planned gifts, in-kind donations through Hispanic Health Council Foundation. Corporate sponsorships from events.
5. Sliding Scale Services: Services provided at reduced cost or no cost based on ability to pay for uninsured or underinsured community members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hispanic Health Council delivers integrated, culturally and linguistically appropriate health and social services to Hispanic/Latino communities in Connecticut. Core offerings span behavioral health (Compassion Center), maternal and child health (Maternal and Child Health Center with Comadrona, Doula, BHP, FWHS programs), nutrition education (Community Nutrition Center), holistic family wellness (Family Wellness Center), migrant and immigrant health (Migrant Health Clinic and Welcome Center), and youth services, supported by an integrated FQHC partnership model and a dedicated research arm (NHHRI).

Product overview

The Hispanic Health Council is a community-based organization offering a portfolio of integrated health and social services organized around distinct centers. The core offerings include the Community Nutrition Center (with PANA, Puppet Shows, Media Smart Youth), Compassion Center (behavioral health services), Family Wellness Center (holistic eight-domain wellness), Maternal and Child Health Center (with Comadrona, FWHS, BHP, Doula programs), Migrant Health Clinic and Welcome Center, and Youth Services (Family Resource Center, Extended Learning, Bridge to Success). These centers operate in coordination through partnerships with 15 agencies at the Family Wellness Center and 7 agencies for clinical services. The National Hispanic Health Research Institute serves as the research arm, and Ryan White Services address HIV. Services are provided in English and Spanish with a focus on Latino and vulnerable communities throughout Connecticut.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Family Wellness Center: A welcoming community center where local families can find connection and support, addressing eight key parts of healthy life: body, mind, work, spirit, relationships, emotions, finances, and environment.
• Community Nutrition Center
• Compassion Center
• Maternal and Child Health Center
• Migrant Health Clinic and Welcome Center
• National Hispanic Health Research Institute (NHHRI)

Products and services

• Community Nutrition Center Programs and services designed to improve healthy lifestyles, including nutrition and physical activities across the life course, for socioeconomically vulnerable communities. Includes statewide multi-partner initiatives to improve access to healthy food and prevent obesity and chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
• Compassion Center Culturally appropriate behavioral health services using a holistic approach for treatment in a welcoming and trusting environment. Uses an integrated care model connecting clients with primary care doctors, community resources, and on-site pharmaceutical services. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, and United Healthcare, with sliding-scale available for uninsured or underinsured.
• Family Wellness Center Community hub for local families seeking holistic care, support, and opportunities. Addresses eight principal areas of health — physical, intellectual, occupational, spiritual, social, emotional, financial, and environmental — through trauma-informed care. Operates as part of The Anchor Partners network with 15 collaborating agencies.
• Maternal and Child Health Center Culturally sensitive integrated services for women before, during, and after pregnancy. Services delivered by community health workers at hospitals, homes, virtually, by telephone, or any other comfortable setting. Encompasses Comadrona, FWHS, BHP, Stronger Families Stronger Futures, and Community Doula programs.
• Migrant Health Clinic Culturally appropriate general primary care services, specialized services, and ancillary services delivered at local farms, plants, the community, and the primary care clinic in partnership with UConn.
• Welcome Center Supportive entry point for immigrants, refugees, and persons new to the community from Puerto Rico. Provides community orientation sessions, ESL classes, legal support, socialization/peer-to-peer opportunities, a resource lab, and access to community resources in partnership with Greater Hartford Legal Aid and other agencies.
• Youth Services Continuum of support to guide families collaboratively through childhood and adolescence, including academic support, cultural activities, youth leadership development, and parenting support. Programs include the Family Resource Center at Maria Sanchez School, Extended Learning Program, and Bridge to Success.
• Health Protection and Education Center Culturally sensitive community-based services to protect the health of individuals and communities, focusing on prevention and mitigation of infectious and chronic diseases and violence. Provides supportive employment and case management services for clients with a history of addiction or mental health conditions.
• National Hispanic Health Research Institute (NHHRI)

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ individuals served annually statewide in Connecticut
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Connecticut (UConn)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMigrant Health Clinic services conducted in partnership with UConn School of Medicine. Also partners on Puerto Rican Studies Initiative and UConn College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources for wellness programming.
• Charter Oak Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFQHC partnership providing integrated on-site services at HHC's Main Street and Park Street offices as part of integrated behavioral healthcare model.
• Hartford HealthCarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical services integration with Hartford HealthCare hospital system. Partnership for behavioral health services and maternal health collaboration with Hartford Hospital Women's Health Clinic.
• Yale UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based participatory research partnership with Yale University, contributing to research recognized by WHO and UNICEF.
• WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaternal health collaboration providing services to women before, during, and after pregnancy.
• The Village for Families and ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaternal health collaboration for prenatal and postnatal services.
• Mental Health ConnecticutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnchor Partner for Family Wellness Center collaboration.
• Hispanic FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnchor Partner for Family Wellness Center collaboration.
• Levo InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnchor Partner for Family Wellness Center collaboration focusing on food security and economic progress.
• Goodwin UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnchor Partner for Family Wellness Center collaboration.
• Greater Hartford Legal AidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelcome Center partnership providing legal support to immigrants and refugees. Also Anchor Partner for Family Wellness Center.
• Hartford Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnchor Partner for Family Wellness Center collaboration.
• UConn School of Dental MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnchor Partner for Family Wellness Center collaboration providing oral health services.
• Hartford HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for youth services programs and maternal health services collaboration.
• Greater Hartford Legal AidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelcome Center partnership providing community orientation sessions, ESL classes, legal support, and socialization opportunities for immigrants and refugees.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Charter Oak Health Center: Hartford-based FQHC and HHC's primary clinical integration partner. Comparable in serving Connecticut's underserved populations with primary care, behavioral health, and community services for Latino and other vulnerable patients.
• Community Health Center, Inc. Connecticut's largest FQHC, operating a statewide network of community health centers. Direct comparable in integrated primary care, behavioral health, and social services delivery to underserved populations.
• Borinquen Health Care Center: Miami-based FQHC serving predominantly Hispanic/Latino populations with integrated primary care, behavioral health, and maternal-child health services. Highly comparable culturally-competent community health model.
• La Clínica del Pueblo: Washington, D.C.-area nonprofit serving Latino immigrants with culturally competent health, mental health, and social services. Direct comparable in mission, target population, and integrated service model.
• Latino Health Access: Orange County, CA nonprofit focused on Latino health equity through promotora (community health worker) model. Comparable in CHW-led interventions, nutrition programs, and culturally competent community-based delivery.
• The Village for Families and Children: Hartford-based nonprofit providing behavioral health and family services, and HHC's maternal health collaboration partner. Comparable in Connecticut-based integrated family services to vulnerable populations.

Broad incumbents

• Hartford HealthCare: Large Connecticut hospital system and HHC's clinical integration partner. Comparable in serving Connecticut patients but operates as a broad incumbent health system rather than a community-specific nonprofit.
• Hispanic Federation: National Latino-focused nonprofit and HHC Anchor Partner. Comparable in serving Hispanic communities across the Northeast, though broader in scope (civic engagement, education, economic empowerment) beyond healthcare.

Others

• National Association of Community Health Workers: National membership organization advancing the community health worker profession. Relevant adjacent peer given HHC's CHW-driven delivery model and BHP/Federal Healthy Start programs.
• National Hispanic Medical Association: National nonprofit representing Hispanic physicians and committed to improving health care for Latinos. Relevant peer in the policy, research, and provider-advocacy ecosystem serving similar populations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hisphealth_ct
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCddC4XX7EhQk8RtBaMrhVoA?pbjreload=102
• Facebookfacebook.com/HispanicHealthCouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hispanic-health-council-hartford/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/hispanichealthcouncil_ct

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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