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Community Reflection Paper

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By observing Mott Haven, consequently this community is in serious need of resources. While making my way through the community from 3rd Ave-149th Street, it’s a very busy neighborhood. They are a lot of Latinos and African-American people commuting through the area. Some sidewalks are filled with substance users as they partake in illegal activities. The smell when I walked passed them was a foul odor, and I had to assume it was from. Majority of men were indulging in this activity, while some women were trying to sell prescription pills to random people on the street. Not only that but these women were also offering individuals 30 dollars in exchange for their urine. No officers were in sight while this was going on. As I arrived at the center, I noticed they were two-project building; some were 20 stories, while others were about six stories high. Around the center, two dental practices were available, a pharmacy, and two deli stores on the same block. Unfortunately there was only one supermarket name C-Town on the same block as the health center. When it comes to health issues, this community needs serious improvements, in order for the community to become a safe and healthy environment. Nevertheless, I came across a Bronx Care health clinic, where I requested to speak with a social worker, which at the time granted me permission to interview her. One of the questions I asked her was why she decided to join the human service profession. “Actually human service was not

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