Who participates in CHNA? CHNA participation is open to anyone interested in working with others to improve the health and well-being of local residents and communities. Representatives may come from: Boards of Health Community coalitions and agencies Businesses City and local governments Religious or fraternal organizations Grassroots organizations Health and human service agencies Law enforcement agencies Residents Schools, colleges, and universities Youth Elders
CHNA 20’s funding source is through the Determination of Need Community Health Initiatives (DoN), which are required and overseen by the
Blue Hills Community CHNA 20’s generous DoN funders include:
Alliance
For More Information Visit Our Website:
www.chna20.org
Health CHNA 20 Envisioning Optimal Health and Well Being For All
Serving the towns of:
For more information or to be added to our mailing list, please contact: Arlene Goldstein CHNA 20 Program Manager 180 Old Colony Avenue, Suite 300 Quincy, MA 02170 Phone: 781.413.5291 E-mail: chna20@baystatecs.org Web: www.chna20.org
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What Is the Blue Hills Community Health Alliance CHNA 20? The Blue Hills Community Health Alliance is a regional coalition dedicated to building healthier communities by engaging a wide range of stakeholders to identify and address the health needs of our communities.
CHNA 20 is governed by a volunteer Steering Committee which reflects the views and needs of its membership.
How can I participate in CHNA 20? Here are some activities that may interest you: related issues and topics at CHNA meetings and events
Steering Committee Member Bob McCrystal & Multi-Year Grantees
Advocating for health issues in your community
What does CHNA 20 do?
Networking with CHNA
Grant Funding
Community Grants
Mission
Impact Grants
CHNA 20’s mission is to empower our communities to achieve their best quality of health and wellness through education and information while improving access to care and services.
Multi-year Grants
Priority Areas for Action Access to Care Chronic Disease & Wellness Mental Health Substance Abuse
Gaining knowledge about health
Programming
members
Assisting in data collection for health assessments
Designing and implementing health improvement projects
Participating in grant allocation and review process
Start-up Substance Abuse
Recruiting new members
Prevention Coalitions
Building community events
Engaging community partners in sustainable change
Boards of Health Collaborations
Workshops & Trainings
Cultural Competency Workshop
Grant Writing 101
Mental Health First Aid Training Convening & Connecting
Youth Mental Health First Aid
General Meetings
Newsletters
Grants Showcase Mental Health Informational Event