Creating an Online Directory for Tapping Community Wellness Resources with Judd Allen
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This document introduces a Wellness Resource Directory that connects people to local wellness resources like exercise facilities, health-focused restaurants, and wellness instructors. It aims to expand the community's vision of wellness and provide up-to-date, accurate information on more than 100 wellness resources. The directory will be moderated by Community Wellness Ambassadors to ensure accuracy and will celebrate participation from both resource providers and community members.
Creating an Online Directory for Tapping Community Wellness Resources with Judd Allen
- 1. Together, We Can Create Wellness Zones Among At Work Friends In the At Home Community
- 2. WellnessNow Community Resource Directory • Connect people to local places for indoor exercise, health-oriented restaurants, farmer’s markets, yoga instructors, and 100+ other wellness resources. • Participants submit new listings and reviews which are moderated to assure accuracy.
- 3. Rationale/Benefits • Adds program resources without adding to your hassle or costs • Offers long-term solution • Reaches dependents • Supports local wellness infrastructure (buy local) • Delivers a valued community service
- 4. Community Wellness Ambassador Role • Seed the directory with initial resource listings • Write review of the reviews • Solicit reviews and new listings • Moderate submissions • Keep the local news fresh and inviting
- 5. Categories Eat Well Get Help with Relax Change Volunteer Wellness Be Fit Resources Learn Bring and Your Kids Grow Be Social
- 8. Star Ratings Five star resources embody all dimensions of wellness. It is purely a positive influence, is good for the environment, and is accessible to all members of the community. Nothing about this resource would get you into unhealthy behavior. This resource brings out the best in people. Such resources are true and active wellness champions. One star resources have some healthy aspects, but cannot claim to make wellness a priority. An example would be a restaurant that has some healthy food options, but the majority of choices do not show consideration for health. Another example would be a bar that features good dance music, but the food and drinks could only be characterized as unhealthy. Such an establishment could move up to two stars by offering some healthy options or by seeing to it that no patron drinks and drives.
- 9. Resource Directory Goals • Provide information needed to take advantage of the resource • Expand the vision of wellness in the community • Offer up to date and accurate information • Celebrate participation (by providers and community members)
- 10. Opportunities • Make it easy for health professionals to send clients information about community resources. • Create a recognition system for wellness people and organizations. • Create a valued community resource that strengthens a community wellness brand.