What Is Metamorphosis Healthier Choices Initiative
The Metamorphosis Healthier Choices Initiative (MHCI) is a free, ongoing community health program. 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, Nutrition Education, Exercise, Clinical Access, and Client Service Navigation. Together, they address the full picture of what it means to live well as community,
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 tailored together.” — Metamorphosis Community Project
Enroll or Partner at the bottom of this page!
Getting Healthier, Together - One Choice at a Time!
The Five Pillars — What MHCI Covers
Five interconnected focus areas shape every session. Each one matters. Together, they change lives.
• Exercise — Practical, accessible movement for every body and every schedule. Physical activity is for everyone — and we’ll show you how.
• Healthy Food — Understanding nutrition, making informed food choices, and connecting to healthy food resources right here in our community.
•Nutrition Education — Health literacy, chronic disease awareness, and navigating the healthcare system — so you can advocate for yourself and your family.
• Clinical Access — Nurse Practitioner appointments available as space and availability allow.
• Client Service Navigation — Connections to social services, healthcare referrals, and the full range of Metamorphosis’ Partner resources to assist with your holistic health needs.
Enroll or Partner at the bottom of this page!
MHCI Hub
Our Metamorphosis Healthier Choices Initiative Hub is a three (3) time a month context for staff, partner and client participation. The Hub has at least four (4) of the five (5) pillar categories functioning at Solid Rock Church on three Mondays a month. Exercise, Healthy Food, Nutrition Education and Client Service Navigation are available each Hub. The clinical access to our Nurse Practitioner happens once a month at the Hub. Additional access to the Nurse Practitioner (in our community) is scheduled once a month during evening hours and once on Saturdays. Currently, the services and activities at the Hub occur on a first come first served basis. Check out our Events page for our next Hub! See our normal Hub itinerary below:
• Exercise — 9:30 am to 10:15 am
• Healthy Food — 10:30 (until food is exhausted or 1:00 pm)
•Nutrition Education — 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (includes lunch twice a month)
• Clinical Access — Once a month by appointment. 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Client Navigation — Connections to social services, healthcare referrals, and the full range of Metamorphosis’ Partner resources to assist with holistic health needs. 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Enroll or Partner at the bottom of this page!
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:
• 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
Get Started with one simple step — and then just show up.
Step 1 — Complete the MHCI Enrollment Form. Fill out our enrollment form so we know you’re interested — it takes less than 5 minutes.
Step 2 — Show Up at 5401 Good Luck Road, Riverdale, MD! Doors open at 9:30 am. Confirm the date. Drop-in and be served on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.
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.