Bristol HEZ

Who We Are

In the summer of 2021, East Bay Community Action Program became the backbone agency for the Bristol HEZ grant from the RI Department of Health (RIDOH). The Bristol HEZ, which was established in 2016, is a place-based initiative created to address shared health concerns in our community and reduced obstacles to wellness. Through collaboration, we work to empower residents with the skills needed to create community change.

Connect

Community stakeholders play an important role in improving the health and wellness of their fellow neighbors and town residents.

Collaborate

Bristol residents and representatives from various community organizations have formed work groups to address the following initiatives:

Personal Health and Wellness
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.

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 needs for all residents 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

Increase access to health services, specifically physical and behavioral health.

Awarded Grants

COVID-19 Support

The Bristol HEZ conducted 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.

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