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.

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

Preschool Development

This grant aims to increase reach and access to home-based young childhood education services to serve local families.

COVID-19 Support

The Bristol HEZ received funding to address outreach and education due to the on-going pandemic. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact us for resources. Also, visit www.helpisherebristol.com for more resources.

Who We Are

Connect

Collaborate

Community-Driven

Collaborating Partners

Join Us

Current Areas of Focus

Awarded Grants

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Other Related Programs

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