Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies (MECCA)

Organization Description

The mission of the Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies (MECCA) is to ensure the delivery of culturally and linguistically responsive services to traditionally underserved multicultural communities. MECCA is committed to creating a sustainable system of integrated health care delivery and human development amongst its members through education, outreach and advocacy in order to increase access and resources to diverse multicultural communities.

Health & Safety

Older adults, youth and young adults, new mothers, and families. We also work with those that are experience a substance use disorder and formerly incarcerated individuals.

Each intern will be placed on a team of staff and will be supervised at least 50% of the time while in the office. Each program will have one to two interns at a time.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
Address 
1505 E. 17th St. #123
Santa Ana, CA 92705
United States
General Phone 
(714) 202-4750
Website:
https://www.ocmecca.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Paige Medina
Job Title
Director of Health Programs
Phone
(657) 245-5191
Email
paige@ocmecca.org
Program(s) 
CHHS - Health Science Internships
Organization type 
Administrative Entity (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adopted/Foster Youth or Young Adults, Adults, Children/Youth, College Students, Companies/Institutions, English Language Learners, Families, Females, Formerly Incarcerated People, Guardians/Parents, Immigrants/Refugees, LGBTQA, Males, Non-cisgendered, People Experiencing Addiction, People Experiencing Disability, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Experiencing Illness, People Experiencing Material Poverty, People Impacted by Crime, Seniors, Specific racial/ethnic/cultural group, Survivors of Sexual or Domestic Violence, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine, Migration & Naturalization Services, Research and Development
Hours of operation 

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm; various weeknights and weekends

Maximum students 
5