At SW ID AHEC, we believe in fostering a thriving environment where health and well-being are at the forefront of our collective vision. As the Center for Disease Control emphasizes, a healthy community is one where diverse local groups come together to prevent diseases and ensure accessible options for healthy living.
OUR VISION FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY
In alignment with the CDC’s principles, we aim to create a community that not only promotes individual health but also addresses disparities related to income, education, race, ethnicity, and location. We believe in building a community where everyone has access to essential resources for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We envision a community where it’s safe and easy to walk, bike, and play in our parks and shared spaces. By embracing an active lifestyle, we strengthen community bonds and enhance the overall quality of life. Check in frequently for a wealth of resources aimed at keeping you, your family, and our entire community healthy. Your active participation is crucial in shaping the health and vitality of our community.
Accessible Healthcare
Ensuring easy access to medical care and nutritious food is a priority to enhance the well-being of our residents.
Mental Health Support
We provide resources to foster good mental health and well-being within our community..
Health Conscious Design
From homes to workplaces and schools, we promote designs that encourage healthy living.
A SAFE AND ACTIVE ENVIRONMENT
Double Up Food Bucks began at Idaho famer’s markets in 2016 as a way to increase access to and affordability of fresh fruits and vegetables for low income families, support area farmers, and stimulate local economies. Find a farmer’s market participating in Double Up Food Bucks.
Global Gardens envisions longer tables, fewer walls, and rich cross-cultural community collaborations that enable an equitable, inclusive, and profitable local food system for SW Idaho. Learn more about Global Gardens.
Idaho Child Nutrition Programs provide provide education, leadership, technical assistance, training, resources, oversight, and guidance on policies and regulations to ensure the nutritional well-being of all Idaho citizens. Learn more about the Idaho Child Nutrition Program.
Idaho Farmer’s Market Association works hard to ensure the economic well being of Idaho Farmers and the health of Idahoans through increased access to fruits, vegetables, and other local products. Learn more about the Idaho Farmer’s Market Association.
Nutrition Works aims to feed nutritious meals to children in child care, instill healthy eating habits at a young age, and provide nutrition training and resources to child care providers. Learn more about Nutrition Works.
Southwest District Health WIC Clinic offers supplemental nutrition programs for women, infants, and children, as a way for families to get started on the road to healthy living. Eligible families receive tasty foods, individual or group nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other community programs. Learn more about SW District Health WIC.
Idaho Physical Activity and Nutrition focuses on strategies and practices that make healthy eating and active living the easy, default choice in Idaho communities through a diverse array of partnerships. Learn more about Idaho Physical Activity and Nutrition.
Walk With a Doc aims to make hope and health accessible to everyone around the world, their doctor led walking groups are a safe, fun, and FREE place to get some steps in, learn about health, and meet new friends. Join them by attending a walk near you, or let them help you start a walking program with your local doctors, medical students, or health professionals. Learn more about Walk With a Doc.
STAY CONNECTED FOR HEALTH RESOURCES
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices. Learn more about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Empower Idaho wants to change the conversation about behavioral health to one of compassion and understanding. The EI team coordinates educational activities, and advocates on behalf of adults with behavioral health conditions and their family members with the purpose of helping to improve the behavioral health system. Learn more about Empower Idaho.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare provides an extensive list of Idaho Regional Behavioral Health Crisis Resources. Learn more about the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Pathways Community Crisis Center of Southwest Idaho provides 24-hour stabilization, behavioral health services, and community linkages. Learn more about the Pathways Community Crisis Center of SW Idaho.
Faces of Hope Foundation serves people affected by interpersonal violence. Anyone can come to the FACES Victim Center and receive help, with no judgment, no strings, and no fees. Learn more about the Faces of Hope Foundation.
Family Advocates strengthen families and keep kids safe by empowering everyday people to protect and enrich the lives of youth. Learn more about Family Advocates.
Women’s and Children’s Alliance provides a comprehensive and secure emergency and transitional shelter program, in confidential locations with round-the-clock staff assistance. Learn more about the Women’s and Children’s Alliance.
Federally Qualified Health Centers serve underserved and rural areas, offer a sliding fee scale, provide comprehensive services, and qualify for enhanced reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid. Learn more about Federally Qualifies Health Centers and find one near you.
Full Circle Health serves the vulnerable populations in Idaho with high quality, affordable care, provided in a collaborative work environment while training outstanding broad spectrum family medicine and pediatric physicians, clinical pharmacists, and clinical psychologists with an emphasis on underserved and rural areas. Learn more about Full Circle Health and find a center near you.
Idaho Community Health Center Association serves as a united voice for community health centers and facilitate close collaboration with one another to drive down patient costs and deliver better health outcomes in rural and underserved areas throughout the state. Learn more about the Idaho Community Health Center Association.
Idaho Oral Health Alliance leads collaborative efforts to bring optimal oral health to Idahoans through education, advocacy, and program development. Learn more about the Idaho Oral Health Alliance.
Idaho Rural Health Association provides a voice on rural health issues through advocacy, communication and education. Individual, organizational and student members receive news bulletins and action alerts of interest to rural health advocates, as well as invitations to policy events and discounts on meeting fees. Learn more about the Idaho Rural Health Association.
JOIN US IN BUILDING A HEALTHIER FUTURE
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