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Welcome to the West Warwick Health Equity Zone! We are dedicated to creating a healthier and more equitable community. Join us in making a difference and promoting positive change. This is a space where you can find out how you can join us in contributing to the well-being of our community.
Become an Ambassdor!
Community Ambassadors are WW residents who provide feedback on lived experiences in the community. Ambassadors learn new skills to create community change and empower others and are compensated $25 per hour for their work with us.
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If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador, use the form below to send us a message!
Join our Workgroups!
WWHEZ hosts three workgroups associated with our areas of focus. These groups are open to all and meet once a month on Zoom. If you're interested in joining our workgroups please sign up with your email below to receive a Zoom link!
Food Access Workgroup
The mission of the Food Access Workgroup is to end hunger in West Warwick. We are working towards this goal by establishing and maintaining healthy food access points in each ward with a focus on residents who are vulnerable and experiencing health issues. The Food Access team hosts a variety of community events throughout the year including: weekly Gardening Parties at the Thundermist Grows! Community Garden, monthly Orchard Days at the West Warwick Community Orchard, weekly West Warwick Farmers Market and more!
Healthy Neighborhoods Workgroup
In 2018, West Warwick residents asked WWHEZ to identify housing as a priority social determinant of health concern. At this time residents, local leaders, partner organizations and HEZ backbone staff came together to form the Healthy Neighborhoods workgroup. Since 2018 this group has been working to build community capital to ensure resources are available in West Warwick and expand the Trauma Informed and Recovery Oriented philosophy of home, health, community, and purpose.
Overdose Prevention and Recovery Workgroup
This workgroup has four main goals:
Primary Prevention: Move upstream to change the culture, increase awareness, and reduce stigma
Harm Reduction & Rescue: People have Naloxone and bystanders know how and when to use it to save lives
Treatment: When people are ready for treatment, medically assisted treatment is available immediately and locally in West Warwick
Recovery: Build capacity locally to deliver recovery support services to individuals and families
