Building Blocks
HEALTH
Why HEALTH?
Being healthy is the foundation for a good
quality of life.
Because of you….
• Programs and activities are available to
support health, wellness, and fitness.
• Adults and children have access to disability
programs and mental health services.
• Substance abuse programs are available to
help prevent and reduce addiction.
Good eating habits formed during childhood can
last a lifetime.
That is why nutrition education and
promotion must begin at an early age.
47 million Americans do not have health
insurance, 8 out of 10
come from
working families. 100,000 live in
our community.
To learn more about the Health Building Block, click here.
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Dial 2-1-1 to speak to a specialist who will help you locate services in your area.
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Find help online
Click
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listing of programs and services in Southwest Alabama.
Five Ways to Live United
| 1. | Purchase school supplies for a local school to distribute to children who need them |
| 2. | Allow a high school student to shadow you at work and show them how apply things you learned in school |
| 3. | Tutor at an adult literacy or technology program |
| 4. | Purchase personal care items such as deodorant, toothbrushes and soap and drop them off at the local homeless shelter |
| 5. | Help senior citizens learn how to detect and prevent fraud |
