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Community & Behavioral Health
Community and Behavioral Health focuses on the interconnectedness of social, behavioral, and health factors, impacting individuals and communities through fitness, mental wellness, education, policies, and practices.
The City of Henderson is dedicated to working at the forefront of community and behavioral health by investigating, applying, and evaluating solutions that address the overall health concerns of our community. The health and well-being of our community and employees are a priority. We encourage all our residents to pay attention to their mental health and know the various warning signs.
Emergency services, hotlines, local and online resources.
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Understanding the Difference
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Behavioral Health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Behavioral health affects the ways we think, feel, and act, and helps us determine how we can handle stresses, relate to others, and be equipped to make healthy choices. |
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Community Health focuses on the greater population, playing the important role of creating preventive healthcare plans and designing informational awareness campaigns to teach the community about health and promote wellness. By focusing on the overall contributors to a population’s health, it plays a vital role in making sure that the community is as healthy as possible, addressing patterns of various diseases and how they can affect the community. |
Building Mental Wellness in Our Community
Take Care of You: 5 Quick Tips for Mental Health and WellnessMental Health is an important part of your overall sense of well-being. Here are some ideas to help you focus on your mental health and wellness.
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Additional Programs, Services, and Resources to Support Your Wellbeing
Explore health & wellness classes offered by Parks & Recreation.
Classes & Workshops
A fun, rewarding way to achieve your health and fitness goals. Track your activity to claim prizes!
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If you or someone you know is displaying suicidal behaviors, it’s important to seek help immediately.
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A national suicide intervention program developed to change how kids talk about mental illness and creates school-based peer support teams.
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Fentanyl is creating a crisis all over the country and it's killing our kids.
Learn the Dangers
With an emphasis on first responder mental health, the Employee Health and Wellness Center provides a convenient location for preventive care and other medical needs.
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