Assessing and Improving Community Health in Wisconsin
Hales Corners Health Department
Implementation Approaches
Goal: Reduce the percentage of Hales Corners adults who abuse alcohol by binge drinking
What community partners can do:
- Provide information about drinking cessation and drug abuse resources and programs.
- Educate about Wisconsin laws regarding supplying alcohol to minors.
- Change school signs before events such as prom to promote awareness of the event and the dangers of underage drinking throughout the community.
- Offer a variety of alcohol reduction and drug abuse activities and support as well as alcoholfree events.
- Create school curriculum that addresses the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse.
- Conduct a community-wide media campaign to raise awareness about alcohol and drug abuse and misuse.
- Localize printed drug and alcohol education materials for distribution through a variety of methods and locations.
- Improve awareness and education related to the effects of alcohol and drugs on chronic health conditions.
- Mobilize youth to educate their peers about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse.
Goal: Provide drug abuse education to 25% of households in Hales Corners.
What community partners can do:
- Provide information about drinking cessation and drug abuse resources and programs.
- Offer a variety of alcohol reduction and drug abuse activities and support as well as alcoholfree events.
- Create school curriculum that addresses the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse.
- Conduct a community-wide media campaign to raise awareness about alcohol and drug abuse and misuse.
- Localize printed drug and alcohol education materials for distribution through a variety of methods and locations.
- Improve awareness and education related to the effects of alcohol and drugs on chronic health conditions.
- Mobilize youth to educate their peers about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse.
Goals:
-Reduce the amount of Hales Corners adults and children who report being sad or depressed
-Distribute educational materials to 25% of Hales Corners households to improve perceptions of mental health and mental illness, promote acceptance, eliminate misperceptions, and reduce negative attitudes associated with mental illness.
What community partners can do:
- Implement programs and policies to prevent abuse, bullying, violence and social exclusion.
- Implement programs to identify risks and early indicators of mental, emotional, and behavioral problems among youth, and ensure that youth with such problems are referred to appropriate services.
- Provide education to Hales Corners adults on positive coping skills, conflict resolution skills, and character development to become healthy and resilient.
- Update and disseminate local mental health resources.
- Promote and conduct support groups and programs.
- Educate parents on normal child development and provide early intervention resources
Goals:
-The Hales Corners Health Department will aid to decrease the percentage of Hales Corners community members who feel that violence is one of the Village’s top three issues
-The Hales Corners Health Department will provide educational materials to 25% of Hales Corners households regarding importance of building strong family relationships and resources for those residents involved in abusive relationships.
What community partners can do:
- Provide programs related to healthy relationships of all types.
- Provide access to counseling for family relationship issues.
- Provide support groups for individuals in violent relationships and for individuals exposed to domestic violence.
- Build strong neighborhood relationships and encourage community coalitions.
- Support community-building activities such as National Night Out.
- Create resources for assistance and referral
- Encourage social networking opportunities for parents.