Woodson County Coalition
Envelope Facebook Contact: Sandy Haggard About the Coalition: Collaboration of agencies focused on healthy families in Woodson County, Kansas. Past Grants: KDADS Intro Grant Focus Areas: Substance Use Prevention / Harm Reduction, Food Access, General Health & Wellness, Mental Health County: Woodson County Region: Southeast Region Meeting Frequency & Format: 3rd Tuesday at 11 a.m., Hybrid (in person at the USD 366 District office on the square and via Zoom) Back to the Coalition Directory
Healthy Harvey Coalition
Envelope Link Facebook Contact: Layla Nightingale About the Coalition: Vision: A Healthier Harvey CountyMission: Working together to improve the health, safety, and success of all people in Harvey County Coalition Established Date: January 1, 2013 Past Grants: Blue Cross Blue Shield Pathways to a Healthy Community – 3 funding cycles. Established a fitness trail, extension of walking/biking trails, installed bike repair stations throughout county, engaged in Food As Medicine with FQHC, created storytelling videos, established community garden, collaborated on four cities’ bike/pedestrian plans, coordinated and supported implementation of WorkWell Kansas employee wellness programs, initiated many policies focused on food and/or physical activity, assisted many food providers with equipment, assisted to implement preschool backpack food program, implemented with a food pantry a Healthier Eating Research policy, and conducted a Food Access Assessment. KDHE Chronic Disease Risk Reduction work – Established tobacco-free parks in two cities, tobacco-free large-scale community events, and tobacco-free daycare policies. Networked KS grants – Countywide book club “13 Ways to Kill a Community” and town hall, from town hall discussion a neighborhood bonding with front door painting events was implemented. Conducted a free Bike Valet annually at large community events. Transportation Alternatives Program SRTS Funding – Halstead Safe Routes to School Plan Established the Harvey County Food & Farm Council in 2015. Kansas Health Foundation Food Secure Communities funding – Council received support from Kansas Food Action Network (KFAN). Focus Areas: Mental Health, Access to Care, Built Environment, Safe Routes to School, Substance Use Prevention / Harm Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Childcare Access, Breastfeeding, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity County: Harvey County Region: South Central Region Partner Network: 150 Meeting Frequency & Format: Bi-monthly, Hybrid Back to the Coalition Directory
LiveWell Shawnee County
Envelope Link Facebook Instagram Contact: Sarah Karns About the Coalition: LiveWell Shawnee County is the grassroots health and wellness coalition serving Shawnee County. We are dedicated to creating healthier communities across the county, the implementation arm of the Community Healthy Improvement Plan. Coalition Established Date: March 1, 2008 Past Grants: Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Phases I and II, Kansas Food Action Network Food Secure Communities grant, Stormont Vail Foundation grant, Shawnee County funding contract, City of Topeka Multimodal Transportation funding contract, various health policies passed, Safe Routes to School in two SNCo school districts, creation of food resource guide. Focus Areas: Mental Health, Built Environment, Safe Routes to School, Substance Use Prevention / Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention / Injury Reduction, Food Access, Housing, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Violence Prevention, Breastfeeding, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity County: Shawnee County Region: Northeast Region Estimated Membership size: 200 Partner Network: 70 Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly, Hybrid Back to the Coalition Directory
Elk County Community Empowerment (ECCE)
Envelope Link Facebook Contact: Jessica Kessler About the Coalition: Helping Build Strong Communities through Education, Advocacy, and Engagement of Our Youth, to Break Generational Cycles and Trends of Drug and Alcohol Use Coalition Established Date: December 30, 2023 Past Grants: Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Grant, KPCCI Focus Areas: Mental Health, Substance Use Prevention / Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention / Injury Reduction, Food Access, General Health & Wellness County: Elk County & Chautauqua County Region: Southeast Region Estimated Membership size: 5 Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly, In-person Back to the Coalition Directory
Barber County United, Inc.
Envelope Link Facebook Instagram Contact: Debra G Kolb About the Coalition: Barber County United (BCU) is a rural quality of life coalition focused on supporting the wellbeing of Barber County residents and neighboring counties. Aimed at increasing opportunities for healthier choices and fostering an environment of awareness and support. Past Grants: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas: Pathways to a Healthy KansasKansas Children’s Cabinet & Trust Fund: Childcare Accelerator Grant – Tri-County Childcare Coalition, Barber, Harper, and Kiowa Counties.Thrive Allen County: Navigator ServicesKDADS: Mobilizer Substance Use Prevention ServicesFHWA: KDOT: Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway Memorial Peace Park Rest Area & Unique Greenspace.South Central Community Foundation: Leadership BCU Focus Areas: Mental Health, Built Environment, Substance Use Prevention / Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention / Injury Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Workforce Wellness, Childcare Access, Local & State-Level Advocacy, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity, Breastfeeding County: Barber County Region: South Central Region Estimated Membership size: 12 Partner Network: 20 Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly, In-person & Hybrid Back to the Coalition Directory
Graham County Health & Wellness Committee
Envelope Facebook Contact: Kristen D Fritts About the Coalition: The committee was founded with the mission to promote health, wellness, and preventive care initiatives that would address the unique needs of the community. The vision was to create a healthier, more connected community by providing accessible wellness programs, encouraging lifestyle changes, and raising awareness about common health issues such as chronic diseases, mental health, and nutrition. Coalition Established Date: June 15, 2023 Past Grants: Current BCBS Pathway GranteeNorthwest Kansas Health & Resource Fair Hosts Focus Areas: Mental Health, Substance Use Prevention/Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention/Injury Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Local & State-Level Advocacy, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity County: Graham County Region: Northwest Region Estimated Membership size: 12 Meeting Frequency & Format: Quarterly and As Needed, In-Person Back to the Coalition Directory
Stay Strong Live Long Wilson County
Envelope Contact: Betti Jo Walters About the Coalition: Stay Strong – Live Long – Wilson County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for healthy lifestyle choices and policies across Wilson County, Kansas. We value collaboration and inclusivity and are dedicated to our employees’ growth and well-being. As a recipient of the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), we are committed to implementing community-focused initiatives that promote active living, healthy eating, behavioral health, and commercial tobacco prevention. Our mission is to make Wilson County a thriving, healthy place to live and raise a family. Wilson County represents the cities of Altoona, Fredonia and Neodesha Kansas Coalition Established Date: January 1, 2016 Past Grants: Previous CDRR grantee, current Pathways grantee, Drug Endangered Children grantee Focus Areas: Substance Use / Harm Reduction, Food Access, Housing, Tobacco Cessation and Prevention, Workforce Wellness, General Health and Wellness, Access to Care County: Wilson County Region: Southeast Region Estimated Membership size: 30 Partner Network: 30 Meeting Frequency & Format: Bi-monthly, hybrid Back to the Coalition Directory
LiveWell Douglas County
Envelope Link Facebook Instagram Contact: Ginny Barnard About the Coalition: LiveWell Douglas County is leading a movement to build communities that support the health and well-being of all through policy, system, and environmental changes. Coalition Established Date: October 1, 2008 Focus Areas: Access to Care, Community Health Worker Programs, Built Environment, Safe Routes to School, Substance Use Prevention/Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention/Injury Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation and Prevention, Workforce Wellness, Violence Prevention, Local & State-Level Advocacy, Breastfeeding, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity County: Douglas County Region: Northeast Region Estimated Membership size: 30 Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly, In-person or Virtual Back to the Coalition Directory
Live Healthy Franklin County
Envelope Facebook Contact: Sheila Robertson About the Coalition: Vision: To create healthy and active communities throughout Franklin County. Mission: To improve community health through policies and programs that support healthy eating and active living. Coalition Established Date: December 1, 2013 Past Grants: BCBSKS Pathways to a Healthy Kansas 2016-2026Sunflower Foundation Core Operating Support SDOH Grant 2019Kansas Health Foundation Assessment and Capacity Building Grant 2016 Focus Areas: Access to Care, Food Access, Mental Health, Physical Activity, Substance Use Prevention / Harm Reduction County: Franklin County Region: Northeast Region Estimated Membership size: 20 Meeting Frequency & Format: Quarterly (work groups may meet more often), Hybrid Format Back to the Coalition Directory
Reno County Community Wellness Coalition
Envelope Link Facebook Contact: Candace Davidson About the Coalition: We are dedicated to building a healthier future for all residents of Reno County. Our coalition is a diverse group of passionate individuals and organizations committed to promoting wellness and improving the overall health of our community. Past Grants: We have been a BCBS of KS Pathways recipient for all 3 phases Focus Areas: Mental Health, Access to Care, Built Environment, Substance Use Prevention/Harm Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Local & State-Level Advocacy, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity County: Reno County Region: South Central Region Estimated Membership size: 75 Partner Network: Text Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly, In-Person Back to the Coalition Directory