ACCESS Michigan

ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services) is a prominent non-profit organization based in Dearborn, Michigan, that operates a significant Community Health and Research Center (CHRC). The CHRC provides integrated primary care and mental health services while serving as a hub for community-based participatory research (CBPR) in the life sciences. The organization is a key partner for academic and governmental institutions, focusing on health disparities, environmental health, and chronic disease prevention within the Arab American community and other underserved populations. ACCESS is instrumental in clinical trial recruitment and public health data collection, offering a unique platform for studying social determinants of health. It is recognized as the largest Arab American community non-profit in the United States, with a robust infrastructure for health service delivery and research collaboration.