Community volunteers, trained by the research team as health coaches for the project, delivered the educa- tional sessions in a small-group format using a scripted health coach manual. During sessions, participants received a notebook with interactive session activities and supplies such as blood pressure monitors appro- priate for home use, pedometers, cookbooks, and relax- ation CDs. Health coaches ensured that participants gained the skills and confidence they needed to use these tools effectively in hypertension self-manage- ment.