LiveWellLocal.org Newsletter – July 2023

Swimming, Summer Camps, Suicide Awareness Month and More...

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Resource Newsletter

The LiveWellLocal.org Newsletter is a quarterly newsletter aimed at introducing you to some of the best and newest well-being resources in Snohomish County. Four times a year, we’ll deliver some of the latest or most timely resources in Snohomish County straight to your inbox. We hope these regular updates help you or your clients find the resources you need to be happier and healthier. You can always find additional resources by following us on Facebook or visiting www.livewelllocal.org.

LiveWellLocal.org By the Numbers

April – June 2023

LiveWellLocal.org Partner Portal

Interested in having your organization and programs listed on our resource hub LiveWellLocal.org?  

Any individuals and organizations in the community that care about well-being are invited to become PIHC Partners. Partners receive access to The Partner Portal, an online hub designed to make it easier to connect with PIHC and the well-being community in Snohomish County. Both individuals and organizations are invited to join.

Community Partner Corner

Partnerships are at the heart of PIHC’s work. By focusing on partnerships, we work to get access, resources, power and the locus of control as close to the community as possible by connecting the community to resources like PIHC LiveWellLocal.org, where your contributions matter. Thank you for keeping our resources updated and keeping our communities connected!

For more information on how we partner in community please visit https://www.pihcsnohomish.org/our-partners/ 
Here are our recently joined partner portal members who have added their programs to www.livewelllocal.org. 

July – Summer is here!

Swim Safety

Summer is here so it’s a good time to revisit water safety and drowning prevention.  Here is a helpful guide with information for life jackets. Follow the links for additional life jacket and safety information. You can also find additional swim and safety resources by visiting www.livewelllocal.org

Summer Meal Sites

Summer can be a difficult time for families who struggle with food insecurity. The Everett Public School District and Mukilteo School District both host summer meal sites offering breakfast and lunch at no cost to families. Here is the link to meal locations in Everett, and here is the link to meal locations in the Mukilteo School District.

Heat, Smoke, and Wildfire Resources:

Forecasters are warning of greater than normal wildfire potential from July through September. Breathing wildfire smoke is not good for anyone, but children, older adults, and people with existing lung and heart conditions are more at-risk for severe health impacts during smoke events. Heat and Smoke Rack Cards are also available in EnglishSpanishUkrainian, and Russian. For information on extreme heat safety/preparedness and Cooling Centers please see Extreme Heat/Cooling Centers | Snohomish County Public Safety Hub (arcgis.com). For additional support and local safety resources visit www.livewelllocal.org.

August is Back-to-School Month

August is back to school month, here are some resources in Snohomish County gearing your kids up for back to school:
 Back Pack Programs
Packs for Kids
Snohomish Community Food Bank  
Hand in Hand – Aug 26th back to school event with backpack program

Stuff the Bus Event–The Everett Public Schools Foundation is hosting a “Stuff the Bus” volunteer event again this summer and there are a number of ways that you can help. The event collects     school supplies and backpacks for almost 3,000 children in need and then distributes them before the school year starts in the fall.
Everett School District What we fund / Stuff the Bus for Kids!! (everettsd.org)

Looking for afterschool programs or childcare when kids go back to school? Visit 
Youth Clubs and Groups
Youth Support and Resource Centers
Child Care Resources
Family Resources and Activities

September is Fall Prevention
& Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help. Connect with a trained crisis counselor at any time – day or night – by calling or texting 988 or chatting at 988lifeline.org. For additional support and local resources visit www.livewelllocal.org

Fall Prevention Month

September is fall prevention month; Fall Prevention is for all ages, many think of older adults but falls can impact youth and many falls are preventable. Take the free falls check up to get your fall risk score, available in English and Spanish: 
NCOA’s Falls Free CheckUp 
NCOA’s Chequeo Contra Caídas.

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