Mission
To facilitate positive changes that reduce stigma and raise awareness around behavioral health; and to further connect or improve upon Valley County resources for achieving wellness to the benefit of its community members.
Vision
A healthier Valley County, with full understanding of accessible resources and universal opportunity to achieve wellness in every capacity.
Values
Coordination: all voices and perspectives are necessary to make effective change
Accessibility (to resources): equal and sustainable access to resources is essential for Valley County to reach its full wellness potential
Education: awareness and the ability to make informed choices is essential for individual ability to thrive
Goals
We are focusing on the following in 2022:
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substance abuse
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mental health
Structure
Our coalition is a coordinated effort between community organizations and volunteers to achieve a shared mission. It is made up of two main parts:
Steering Committee
The steering committee is made up of representatives from our member organizations shown below. It also includes a Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, & Secretary.
The steering committee attends monthly meetings and provides general oversight for the coalition as well as resources and guidance for projects.
Officers
Co-chairs
Mary Armstrong &
Katrena Palmer
Vice Chair
Mary Hughes
Treasurer
Lynn Miller
Secretary
Taylor Zerbe
Action Groups
Action groups work on specific goals or projects. They are made up of employees from member organization and community volunteers that share our goals. There are two primary action groups:
Behavioral Health
The Behavioral Health action group is working on projects to reduce substance use and improve mental health in Valley County.
They typically meet one every other month. Please reach out for upcoming meeting info or to learn more!
Contact: mnorcuttvchd@gmail.com
Physical Activity & Nutrition
This group is working to improve nutrition and increase physical activity in Valley County through education and improving accessibility.
This group currently isn't active. If you're passionate about nutrition or physical activity and have ideas on how to improve it, reach out to us at valleycare59230@gmail.com.