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
Because We Care
Envelope Link Contact: Kerianne Ehrlich About the Coalition: We are a community-wide coalition of stakeholders engaged in mental health efforts by improving the awareness of the resources and efforts. Our mission is ” Community partners working together to connect citizens of Ellsworth County in Kansas with resources for life. You’re not meant to go through life alone. We’re here to help you find your people and help you grow as a person.” Coalition Established Date: October 1, 2020 Focus Areas: Mental Health, Access to Care, Suicide Prevention / Injury Reduction, Food Access, Housing, General Health & Wellness County: Ellsworth County Region: North Central Region Estimated Membership size: 10 Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly, In-person 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
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