Bristol Health Equity Zone
Who We Are
In the summer of 2021, East Bay Community Action Program became the backbone agency for the Bristol Health Equity Zone (HEZ) grant from the RI Department of Health (RIDOH). The Bristol Health Equity Zone, which was established in 2016, is a place-based initiative created to reduce and eliminate current health disparities and barriers to wellness. Through collaboration, we work to empower residents with the skills needed to create community change.
For more information visit, https://www.bristolhez.org.
Connect
Community stakeholders play an important role in improving the health and wellness of their fellow neighbors and city residents.
Collaborate
Bristol residents and representatives from various community organizations have formed work groups to address the following initiatives:
- Personal Health and Wellness
- Physical Activity
- Substance Use, Awareness and Prevention
- Food and Nutrition
- Suicide Prevention
Community-Driven
The collaborative is representative of the Bristol community and state-wide alliances. The Bristol HEZ values community input and buy-in.
Collaborating Partners
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Bayside YMCA
- Behavioral Health Link (BH Link)
- Benjamin Church Senior Center
- BHEZ Working Group Champions and Residents
- Bristol Parks and Recreation Department
- Bristol Police Department
- Bristol Prevention Coalition
- Bristol Rotary Club
- Bristol Warren Regional School District
- Bristol Warren Education Foundation
- Bristol Warren Thrive by Five and Beyond
- Common Pub and Grille
- East Bay Community Action Program* Backbone Agency
- East Bay Food Pantry & Thrift Shop
- East Bay Recovery Center
- East Bay Regional Coalition
- East Providence HEZ
- Franklin Court Independent Living
- Family Care Community Partnerships (FCCP)
- Matthew Patton Foundation
- R.E.S.T. (Resources Education Support Together)
- Rhode Island Department of Health
- Roger Williams University
- Rogers Free Library
- Stone Coast Community Church
- Town of Bristol
- Warren HEZ
Join Us
We’re looking for members. We invite local residents, community organizations, and businesses to join our working groups. If you would like to be a part of this exciting project, please contact us at mgoldstein@ebcap.org.
Current Areas of Focus
It is our hope that a focus on these action areas will help us continue the community work needed to address health inequities and build a stronger Bristol.
Education and Information Sharing
Increase community awareness of available resources across social, health, educational, and financial areas.
Community Resilience
Develop neighborhood-based networks that can quickly respond to community needs and emergency situations.
Support Health and Wellness
Enhance the availability of programs and resources that support the needs of all residents and bolster physical activity, healthy relationships, and healthy eating habits.
Increase Access to Health Services
Reduce barriers to accessing health services, specifically mental and behavioral health.
Awarded Grants
COVID-19 Support
The Bristol HEZ received funding to address outreach and education to assist in the recovery of the pandemic. If you, or someone you know, needs assistance, please contact us for resources.
CDC Community Health Worker Grant
The Bristol HEZ received funding to support the Bristol community through placing Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the Bristol Warren Regional School district. These CHWs can help connect students and their families with needed resources.
Rally4Recovery Flyer
Follow Us
https://www.facebook.com/BristolHEZ/
Bristol Health Equity Zone (@bristolhez) • Instagram photos and videos
Newsletters
April 2024 Bristol HEZ Newsletter
January 2024 Bristol HEZ Newsletter
September 2023 Bristol HEZ Newsletter
March 2023 Bristol HEZ Newsletter
Reports and Assessments
June 2022 – July 2023 End of Year Report
June 2021 – July 2022 End of Year Report
Baseline Assessment of Health Needs in the Community
Baseline Assessment of Health Needs in the Community – Student Version
