Building healthier homes.
The Healthy Breathing Program is now “Healthy Homes”!
"I moved into my home about a year ago and did not understand why my asthma was getting worse. Through your program, I learned that the carpet in my home was part of the problem...Thanks to your program, I received a vacuum that helped clean up the dog hair [left over from the previous tenant]. I was also supported with a letter of advocacy, and because of that, my landlord finally agreed to remove the carpet."
Cecilia Martinez, Recipient of Healthy Homes Services
Since its inception in 2013, the Healthy Breathing Program (now Healthy Homes) works to improve community health and housing conditions by helping families create safer and healthier homes.
Our community Health Promoters are well versed in health education, and integrate with the South LA community to provide the services listed below.
Services provided include:
Home environmental assessments
Mold and asthma trigger education
Non-toxic cleaning education
Tenant advocacy referrals
HEPA vacuums and air purifiers (when eligible)
Community presentations on asthma, mold, lead, and pest prevention
May was Asthma Awareness Month!
Our community health workers and promotores educate members in their communities about asthma management and triggers, including how to properly use their medication and significantly reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations due to asthma.
We may provide materials such as mattress and pillow covers, spacers for inhalers, green cleaning products, and air purifiers to help members of our community effectively manage their asthma.
Sign up for Asthma Remediation Services
We offer free asthma remediation consultations, home visits, and materials for diagnosed asthmatic residents of South L.A. and surrounding areas.
Email Us: asthmareferral@esperanzacommunityhousing.org
Call Us: 213-748-7285 ext 239
The Healthy Breathing Team
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Consuelo Pernia
Senior Asthma Specialist
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Laura Garcia Pacheco
Community Health Promoter
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Michelle Galicia
Community Health Promoter