Focus Areas – Elevate Kansas

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Focus Areas

Behavioral Health and Wellbeing

Mental health
Substance use prevention and harm reduction
Substance use treatment and recovery
Trauma-informed care and resilience building
Suicide prevention and injury reduction

Access to Care

Primary and preventative healthcare
Behavioral health services
Community health worker programs

Active Living and Recreation

Sidewalks, trails, and bike infrastructure
Safe routes to schools
Multimodal transportation
Parks and open spaces for physical activity

Nutrition and Food Systems

Food pantries
Farmers’ markets
Community gardens
Local food production
Nutrition education

Housing and Neighborhood Development

Affordable and accessible housing
Inclusive urban design and walkability
Commercial tobacco-free housing initiatives

Economic Stability and Local Prosperity

Workforce wellness and business engagement
Community commercial kitchens
Placemaking
Childcare Access

Commercial Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention

Commercial Tobacco cessation and vaping prevention
Public education and harm reduction strategies
Tobacco-free spaces and policies

Community Safety and Prevention

Violence prevention strategies
Safer public spaces

Community Engagement and Advocacy

Local and state level Advocacy
Community Storytelling

Maternal and Child Health

Breastfeeding

Youth Engagement