Promoting Health
Every individual should have the resources to become strong and resilient.
Strategy 1:
Promote healthy aging
What this means:
We are taking a holistic approach to address the physical, nutritional, and mental health of residents who want to age in place on the Cape and Islands.
Desired Community Outcomes
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Increased food access and nutritional wellness
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Increased participation and access to physical wellness classes
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Increased aging in place supports
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Decreased social isolation
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Increased access to mental health services
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Increased staff trained in best practices/evidence-based programming
Strategy 2:
Support prevention and recovery services
What this means:
We support early opportunities that can prevent later substance/alcohol use in youth and young adults. We also encourage recovery support services that encourage long-term sobriety and stop the cycle of addiction.
Desired Community Outcomes
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Increased awareness of alcohol and substance use and misuse
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Reduced risky behaviors in youth and young adults
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Increased awareness of substance use prevention
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Increased access to pain management
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Greater access to mental health supports for young people
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Increased staff trained in best practices/evidence-based programming