Linkages to Basic Needs
Eau Claire Health Alliance (ECHA) members also prioritized housing, childcare, and access to health care in Eau Claire County. However, since several other local coalitions are already working to improve these health priorities the ECHA decided to support and link to the work already being done by these coalitions to make sure we align our efforts without being duplicative.
Why are housing, childcare and access to health care important health issue in Eau Claire?
Unhealthy familial, peer, or dating relationships may serve as risk factors for a variety of harmful health issues including violence, injury, risky sexual behaviors, absence of social support that can contribute to mental health effects, and more.
Positive, healthy teen dating and peer relationships have many benefits for youth, and healthy adult relationships benefit entire communities. Healthy relationships positively impact all people.
Community members have identified that people don’t know how to prevent violence in relationships, and are unaware of resources available for victims of violence.
