Metamorphosis Healthier Choices Initiative
Healthier Choices. Stronger Community.
MHCI is our free, drop-in health program — open to any Greater Riverdale resident who wants to make healthier choices for themselves and their family. No commitment. No cost. Just community.
What Is MHCI?
The MHCI Metamorphosis Healthier Choices Initiative is a free, ongoing community health program launching in July 2026. Sessions are drop-in — come when you can, bring who you want, and leave with something real: knowledge, connections, and practical tools for a healthier life.
MHCI is built around five pillars: Healthy Food, Education, Exercise, Community, and Wraparound Support. Together, they address the full picture of what it means to live well in Greater Riverdale.
This program is for everyone. No income requirement. No health insurance needed. No prior experience with wellness programs required. Just show up.
“MHCI is not a clinic. It is a community-powered health movement — free, open, and built for Greater Riverdale.” — Metamorphosis Community Project
The Five Pillars — What MHCI Covers
Five interconnected focus areas shape every session. Each one matters. Together, they change lives.
• Healthy Food — Understanding nutrition, making informed food choices, and connecting to healthy food resources right here in our community.
• Education — Health literacy, chronic disease awareness, and navigating the healthcare system — so you can advocate for yourself and your family.
• Exercise — Practical, accessible movement for every body and every schedule. Physical activity is for everyone — and we’ll show you how.
• Community — Accountability partners, shared goals, and a network of neighbors on the same journey. You don’t have to do this alone.
• Wraparound Support — Connections to social services, healthcare referrals, and the full range of MCP’s community resources — meeting you where you are.
MHCI Is for You If…
✔ You live in or near the 20737 or 20740 zip codes
✔ You want to make healthier choices but aren’t sure where to start
✔ You or a family member manage diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity
✔ Cost, language, or access have kept you from getting health support before
✔ You want to feel better and live better, with your community beside you
✔ The program is completely free. No insurance. No income requirement. Just come.
MHCI Session Schedule
Sessions are drop-in — come to any one, or all of them. No RSVP required to attend, but completing the enrollment form helps us plan for you.
Summer 2026 Launch Sessions:
• July 13 — MHCI Kicks Off! — 5401 Good Luck Road, Riverdale Park, MD 20737
• July 18 — Mobile Session — 6143 64th Ave, Riverdale, MD 20737
• August 10 — MHCI Session — 5401 Good Luck Road, Riverdale Park, MD 20737
• August 29 — Back-to-School Blast — 5401 Good Luck Road, Riverdale Park, MD 20737
Starting September 2026, MHCI runs three Mondays per month through June 2027 — a full program year dedicated to your health and your community. Three Mondays per month · 5401 Good Luck Road, Riverdale Park, MD 20737 · Drop-in · Always Free
How to Get Started
Two simple steps — and then just show up.
Step 1 — Complete the MHCI Enrollment Form. Fill out our quick enrollment form so we know you’re interested — it takes about 5 minutes.
Step 2 — Take our anonymous health assessment — it’s optional but helpful, your answers stay anonymous, and they shape the program.
Step 3 — Show Up! MHCI is drop-in. Come to any session starting July 13, 2026. Bring family. Come as you are. You’re already welcome.
Support MHCI
MHCI is free for every participant because of donors like you. Your gift directly funds program sessions, health materials, food, and the community relationships that make change real. Every dollar goes directly to program delivery for Greater Riverdale residents.