HAE

We're listening and following your lead to building a stronger community together.

The Healthy Larimer Committee is a community-led group dedicated to empowering individuals across Larimer County to become an integral part of their environment. They are committed to cultivating social connectedness and inclusivity, with a particular focus on supporting populations who experience exclusion and marginalization. By collaboratively addressing issues related to social belonging and access to health-related resources and services, Healthy Larimer strives to create a more equitable and supportive community. Members are driven by a shared passion for addressing the diverse needs of all individuals in Larimer County, while also amplifying the voices of their respective communities based on their unique identities. The vision for the Healthy Larimer Committee is to cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to shape their environment.This group has used their expertise to:

  • Share lived experience to guide new and existing strategies within Health Department programs.
  • Collaborate in the planning and implementation of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).
  • Co-design the prioritization process for the Community Health Assessment (CHA).
  • Provide assistance in community engagement, outreach, and recruitment efforts with marginalized populations, focus group facilitation, peer-support training, language and accessibility understanding, and delivering presentations on health-related topics.
  • Engage with community members and organizations to improve mental health and wellness in Larimer County and destigmatize the conversation around mental health.

Committee members have presented to the Larimer County Board of Health, showcasing their involvement related to the CHIP and were involved in equity and engagement efforts with Larimer County’s Climate Smart, Future Ready initiatives.

    Current and Alumni members have utilized the skills developed through their Healthy Larimer experience to:

    • Form two different non-profit organizations
      • Unified Workforce: A recruitment agency that aids in assisting candidates from all walks of life in finding supportable employment through various programming such as coaching, mentoring, educational, and leadership opportunities.
      • Queen’s Legacy: An organization that focuses on promoting health equity, healing, and providing resources to BIPOC communities.
    • Start a cozy space/affinity group for BIPOC Larimer County residents who identify as LGBTQIA or are allies for friends and family belonging to this community.
    • Jumpstart new career paths.
    • Family Navigation and support through the DHS program Stronger Families, Supported Communities

    Healthy Larimer members are currently a part of the following organizations:
    Larimer County Workforce Development
    Unified Workforce
    United Way
    Soaring Eagle Ecological Center
    North Forty Mountain Alliance and Food Pantry
    Northern Colorado Homeschool Association and Board
    Serve 6.8

    To apply, visit http://bit.ly/healthylarimerteam to complete the application.

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