Priorities
Current Priorities
In 2025, Eau Claire Health Alliance determined our current health priorities to work on (using data from the Eau Claire Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan processes). In addition to working on nutrition and physical activity, mental health and community connectedness and substance misuse, the Eau Claire Healthy Alliance also decided to help align efforts in the community related to childcare, access to healthcare and housing.
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Nutrition & Physical Activity
Promotes mental and physical well-being by improving availability and access to healthy food and physical activity, especially in underserved communities.
Linkages to Basic Needs
Eau Claire Health Alliance (ECHA) members also prioritized housing, childcare, and access to health care in Eau Claire County. However, since several other local coalitions are already working to improve these health priorities the ECHA decided to support and link to the work already being done by these coalitions to make sure we align our efforts without being duplicative.
Substance Misuse
Works to reduce alcohol and substance misuse by increasing access to harm reduction resources, addressing social norms, and preventing youth substance use through education and community awareness.
Mental Health and Community Connectedness
Focuses on improving mental health by creating community connections and supporting youth through safe spaces and resources to build healthy relationships.