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, Education, Exercise, Clinical Access, and Client 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 built you.” — Metamorphosis Community Project
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.
• 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.
• Clinical Access — Nurse Practitioner appointments available as space and availability allow.
• Client Navigation — Connections to social services, healthcare referrals, and the full range of Metamorphosis’ Partner resources to assist with your holistic health needs.
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 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.