Community Wellness

Building Healthier, Stronger Communities

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HEALTH • CONNECTION • OPPORTUNITY

 

Community Wellness brings people together through education, activities, volunteer-powered programs, and practical support that strengthen health, confidence, connection, and independence.

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Participants can come to our Wellness Hub to learn, participate in group activities, and build practical skills, or connect with Community Wellness programs and resources offered throughout the community.

 

EXPRESS INTEREST IN COMMUNITY WELLNESS

 

What We Offer

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Health & Wellness Education

• We provide practical health education, workshops, and group activities that help people better understand their health and make informed choices.

• Topics and activities may include heart health, stroke awareness, diabetes, kidney health, cancer awareness, healthy aging, brain health, cognitive stimulation groups, and other wellness topics.

 

Food & Nutrition

• Access to nutritious food is an important part of health and independence.

• Our Food & Nutrition activities combine food access, nutrition education, and practical learning. Participants may receive nutritious groceries and meal components, learn about healthy eating, meal planning and food preparation, and connect with additional food resources when needed.

 

Digital Empowerment

• We provide hands-on opportunities for participants to build confidence using technology.

• Participants can strengthen their skills using smartphones, computers, email, online resources, telehealth, and other everyday digital tools that support independence and connection.

 

Medicare & Financial Education

• We help make complicated information easier to understand.

• Community Wellness provides education about Medicare, financial wellness, benefits, and other topics that can affect health, independence, and financial stability.

• Our staff training includes education through Missouri's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) to strengthen knowledge of Medicare and health insurance options.

 

VITA Tax Services

• Through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, trained and IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic tax-return preparation for eligible individuals during tax season.

 

Telephone Reassurance & Social Connection

• Sometimes connection starts with a conversation.

• Trained volunteers provide scheduled telephone calls that offer conversation, connection, and regular contact for older adults and adults with disabilities who may be socially isolated.

• Telephone Reassurance is a phone-based program and does not include home visiting.

 

Transportation Support

• Transportation barriers can make it difficult to access healthcare, food, community resources, and other essential destinations.

• Through volunteers, community partnerships, and transportation resources, we help eligible participants address transportation barriers and remain connected to their communities.

 

Caregiver Education & Support

• Family caregivers need support too.

• We provide education, resources, and group opportunities that help caregivers build knowledge, strengthen confidence, identify resources, and connect with others.

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Circle of Care Essentials

Everyday Essentials. Greater Comfort at Home.

Everyday necessities can become difficult to afford or keep on hand. Circle of Care Essentials provides limited charitable assistance with approved personal-care, nutritional, household, mobility, and other everyday essentials for eligible older adults and adults with disabilities experiencing financial or resource barriers. Support is based on established program guidelines, identified need, available resources, and current inventory.

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LEARN ABOUT CIRCLE OF CARE ESSENTIALS
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