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Page last reviewed: September 25, 2023
Diabetes Awareness and Wellness Network
The DAWN Center provides free diabetes self-management education and many other health related services to Houstonians in order to reduce and prevent chronic disease.
Highlighted Diabetes Education Classes
DAWN Community Outreach Requests
Please use the DAWN community outreach request form to ask for health education services.
For more information, please email us.
Diabetes 101: The Basics
To enroll, call 832-393-5656 or complete this form
Locations:
Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center
6402 Market St., Houston Texas 77020
April 13, 2023: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Alief Neighborhood Center
11903 Bellaire Blvd., Houston Texas 77072
April 12, 2023: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
After you complete this presentation, you will:
- Know what diabetes is
- Understand how insulin works to lower blood sugar
- Identify the risk factors for becoming diabetic
- Be able to explain how to treat high and low blood sugar
- Recognize the role that the seven self-care behaviors plan in managing diabetes
Diabetes Management and Foot Care
Led by Dr. Huzefa Sakerwalla. In-person and online classes. Third Tuesday of each month. 2-3 p.m. All locations.
To enroll, call 832-393-6700 or email us.
Sessions include:
- Information on how diabetes and foot care fit together
- Techniques for proper foot care
- Questions and answers
Diabetes Self-Management
In-person and online classes each Thursday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. All locations.
To enroll, call 832-393-6700 or complete this form.
Learn how to better manage diabetes with a full mind, body and spirit approach. This 7-week class includes:
- Preventing low blood sugar
- Meal planning
- Stress management
- Introduction to physical activity and exercise
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
In-person and online classes each Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. All locations.
To enroll, call 832-393-5656.
With these classes, you get:
- A proven program to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes
- A CDC- approved curriculum and trained lifestyle coach
- Participant guides, fitness logs, food logs, weight log, action plan journal and other materials
- Support from others like you as you learn new skills
Heart-to-Heart Discussions About Blood Pressure
Starting March 22, in-person and online classes each Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- In-person classes meet at the Alief Neighborhood Center.
- Also available virtually at our Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, and Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center, and Third Ward Multi-Service Center.
To enroll, call 832-393-6700 or complete this form.
Nutrition Education — My Plate for My Family
We are hosting free cooking demos with the Houston Food Bank.
Where:
Acres Homes Multi-Service Center
6719 W. Montgomery Road, Houston, Texas 77091
When:
April 10, 17, 19, and May 1, 2023
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
To enroll, call 832-393-6700 or email us. Download flyer.
Peer Support Group
The peer support group meets in person each Tuesday from 11 a.m. at the Third Ward Multi-Service Center.
To enroll, call 832-393-6700 or complete this form.
Four Locations to Serve You
- Acres Homes Multi-Service Center at 6719 W. Montgomery Rd., 77091-3105
- Alief Multi-Service Center at 11903 Bellaire Blvd., 77072-2310
- Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center at 6401 Market St., 77020-6840
- Third Ward Multi-Service Center at 3611 Ennis St., 77004-4407 | Chosen for its proximity to Riverside General Hospital, which allows the DAWN program to have access to those hospitalized individuals with uncontrolled diabetes and assist them in gaining the tools needed to live a healthier, richer, longer life.
Programs and Services
Self-Management Education
Diabetes self-management classes
Chronic disease self-management class (CDSM)
Diabetes survival skills
Diabetes basics 101
Conversation maps
Wisdom power and control for type 2 diabetes (7-week series)
Protect your heart workshop
Nutrition Education
Taste of African heritage
Cooking for healthy living
Cooking demonstrations
Eat what you grow: garden and nutrition series
Grocery store tours
A dash of salt
Self-Management Support
Senior nutrition and fitness program
Diabetes support group
Medication management therapy
Foot care with podiatrist
