In Crisis? Text BEACON to 741741 and speak anonymously with a Crisis Counselor About CHNA Resources For Nonprofits Priority Areas ACEs Events Creating a Healthier Community Beacon Community Impact works with multiple organizations in a collaborative health network. We use data-driven, evidence-based and transparent practices to chart progress and measure health impact as a result of the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). We are committed to strengthening the relationships within our community and embracing the diversity found there to help make Elkhart County, Marshall County and St Joseph County healthy places to live! Our Purpose Meet Our Team 2020 In Review For over 25 years, Beacon Community Impact has been committed to improving the health and wellbeing of families and individuals in our community. We take pride in the work we do and strive to deliver quality resources. View Full Infographic 34,479 People engaged in Beacon’s three county area 7 partners reallocated $50,500 of grant funding to more effectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic $4.06 Million used to support 31 internal programs and 35 external programs through financial support and capacity building assistance $2.15 Million in expenses covered by federal and state grants Find Community Health Partners I’d like to learn more about: BABE Store | Bike Michiana Coalition | WIC | Big Brothers, Big Sisters Outcomes Every year, Beacon Community Impact creates a report that details the combined impact created by our external partners and hard working internal program staff. Download the Community Benefit Report 2019 Our Priority Areas, Strategies & Frameworks Healthy Body: Obesity/Overweight County Health Rankings showed that nearly 1/3 of the total adult population in the three counties assessed was obese. Healthy Families: Maternal/Infant Health Our Healthy Family Priority is firmly grounded in programing that reduces infant mortality and improves maternal/child health. Healthy Mind: Mental Health/Suicide The prevalence estimates for the IN North Central Region show that 4.7% of resident adults have suffered from a serious mental illness Healthy Spirit: Substance Abuse This priority encompasses a wide range of programming aimed at reducing substance misuse in alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription drugs and tobacco. Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) This priority takes a holistic approach to improving health by focusing on the areas of housing, safety, behavioral health, and food insecurity. ACEs and Resilience Initiative ACEs, or Adverse Childhood Experiences initiative provides resources to help lessen the effects of ACEs and create a self-healing community. Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 crisis support by text. Text BEACON to 741741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor. Classes & Events Upcoming Events There are no upcoming events. View Calendar Looking to connect with the team? facebook.com/beaconcommunityimpact @beaconcommunityimpact communityimpact@beaconhealthsystem.org #HealthyMindBodySpiritFamilies #WorkingTogether #MakeAnImpact Creating a Healthier Community Creating community health is at the core of Beacon Health System’s mission. We believe promoting responsible, preventive health in our community is the right thing to do, and is key to long-term cost effectiveness. Improving the health of our region’s residents is as much social, economic and environmental as it is a medical issue. Learn More Application Portals © 2021 Beacon Health System About Us | Contact Us Community Health Resources Beacon Health Foundation About Our Purpose Community Benefit Approach Meet the Team Crisis Text Line CHNA Resources Community Benefit Report Implementation Strategies Additional Reports Pediatric Health Needs Assessment For Nonprofits Request for Proposal RFP Application FAQ Resources for Nonprofits Priority Areas Healthy Body Healthy Families Healthy Mind Healthy Spirit SDOH ACEs Disclaimer | Notice of Privacy Practices | Website Privacy Statement | Notice of Non-Discrimination English | Español | 中文 | Tagalog | Tiếng Việt | Français | 한국어 | Deutsch | عربى | русский | Kreyòl Ayisyen | မြန်မာ | កម្ពុជា | Ελληνικά | Italiano | 日本語 | Deitsch | Polskie | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ | Српско-хрватски