The Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) strives for all people to have access to well-being resources and for organizations to create equitable, healthy and positive conditions for happiness and mental health.
SHIP strategic directions
- Increase opportunities for healing, social connection and belonging.
- Build community mental well-being and resiliency.
Dakota County Well-Being Partners
Dakota County SHIP works across settings and sectors to create well-being policies, infrastructure, programs and activities. If you or your organization would like to discuss how Dakota County could support you, please email marguerite.zauner@co.dakota.mn.us
Examples of well-being work with community partners includes:
- Creating calm rooms and calming kits in schools.
- Implementing social emotional learning (SEL) and restorative practices curriculum in schools.
- Partnering with community experts to provide trainings on trauma informed practices, mental health stigma and mindfulness practices.
- Working with community organizations to create spaces for social connection and empowerment programming.