Wellness for Bergen County
CHIP Wellness Initiative
Wellness for Bergen County Initiative
The Wellness for Bergen County Initiative embraces research that demonstrates how "Wellness connects all aspects of health". As depicted in the interactive graphic above which represents the Wellness for Bergen County Initiative, wellness addresses eight interconnected domains that comprise the whole person: physical (body), emotional (emotions), intellectual (knowledge), environmental (environment), occupational (work), financial (finances), spiritual (beliefs) and social (connection).
8 Dimensions of Wellness
SAMHSA explains the Eight Dimensions of Wellness and helps people understand the practical strategies and ways they can begin developing healthy habits that can have a positive impact on their physical and mental health.
Explore the 8 Dimensions of Wellness
The Wellness for Bergen County Initiative addresses eight interconnected domains that comprise the whole person: physical (body), emotional (emotions), intellectual (knowledge), environmental (environment), occupational (work), financial (finances), spiritual (beliefs) and social (connection).
Body
← Click the Body circle to see which Wellness Initiative Partners support this dimension
Description: Visiting a healthcare provider regularly ~ Exercising and eating healthy ~ Avoiding cigarettes and substance abuse ~ Getting the appropriate amount of sleep ~ Making time for relaxation
*World Health Organization's recommendation for physical activity for adults ages 18-64.
**Center for Disease Control's recommendation for adequate sleep for adults (including the elderly).
Emotions
Click the Emotion circle to see which Wellness Initiative Partners support this dimension →
Description: Being aware of feelings ~ Coping with stress ~ Building resilience and healthy decision making ~ Expressing feelings through support systems
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Knowledge
← Click the Knowledge circle to see which Wellness Initiative Partners support this dimension
Description: Being open to expanding intellect and skills ~ Embracing ideas and creativity
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Environment
Click the Environment circle to see which Wellness Initiative Partners support this dimension →
Description: Occupying safe, healthy and stimulating environments that support well-being ~ Fostering a community that is inclusive of all people and appreciates diversity
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Work
← Click the Work circle to see which Wellness Initiative Partners support this dimension
Description: Gaining personal enjoyment and enrichment through work (paid or unpaid, volunteering or school)
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Finances
Click the Finances circle to see which Wellness Initiative Partners support this dimension →
Description: Having satisfaction with current and future financial situations
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Beliefs
← Click the Beliefs circle to see which Wellness Initiative Partners support this dimension
Description: Exploring greater purpose and meaning in life ~ Being excited about opportunities the future holds
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Connection
Click the Connection circle to see which Wellness Initiative Partners support this dimension →
Description: Developing satisfying and supportive relationships with friends, family and community members ~ Participating in social and recreational activities
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Wellness Partners
Partners are essential in promoting a vision of holistic wellness throughout Bergen County, and come from diverse backgrounds. Partners are organizations and businesses, schools, municipalities and places of worship that offer services and community events who sign a Pledge Agreement to promote one or more dimensions of wellness, foster collaboration and referral among community partners to do so, and strive to address core community health needs as outlined in the 2013 Bergen County Community Health Needs Assessment and Improvement Plan. Through their participation in the Wellness for Bergen County Initiative, partners receive ongoing technical assistance and support in building an organizational culture of wellness for their organization.
Consider how the dimensions of wellness are interconnected in given situations.
For example:
The Finances Dimension may affect how an individual feels about spending time with friends, family and community members, or about participating in social and recreational activities (Connection).
Additionally, Bergen County's priority health needs often derive themselves from challenges faced within multiple dimensions of wellness.
For example:
In this example above, three of the four priority areas in the 2019 Bergen County Community Health Needs Assessment and Improvement Plan faced opportunities for improvement: (1) mental health and substance abuse, (2) obesity, fitness, nutrition and chronic disease, and (3) access to care. The example also reflected five of the eight dimensions of wellness: emotions, body, environment, connection, and finances.
The Wellness for Bergen County Initiative seeks to educate the community on the importance of addressing wellness in an interconnected, holistic manner as a basis for how we make choices surrounding our health and well-being, and for how we develop and implement strategies for promoting health and well-being in our community-at-large.
NOTE: This model of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness (as depicted in the visual graphic that represents the Wellness for Bergen County Initiative) is based on the Wellness Initiative put forth by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which had been adapted from:
Swarbrick, M. (2006). A wellness approach. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 29,(4) 311- 314.
CHIP COMMUNITY HEALTH PRIORITY AREAS AND PRIORITY POPULATIONS, 2020-2022
The Community Health Improvement Partnership of Bergen County (CHIP) offers its Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Implementation Strategy for 2020-2022. The Implementation Strategy is the result of Bergen County’s Community Health Needs Assessment, conducted in 2019. Through the assessment, the CHIP identified multiple community health priority areas. These areas were identified after consideration of various criteria, including secondary data (comparison of Bergen County data to New Jersey and national data); qualitative findings from surveys, focus groups, community listening sessions, and key informant interviews; and The CHIP’s ability to have impact on a priority area.
Wellness Self-Assessment
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Wellness Infographic
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Wellness Brochure
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Bergen County's Health Needs
In 2019, a Bergen County Community Health Needs Assessment and Improvement Plan was completed through the support of the County's five nonprofit hospitals, Christian Health Care Center, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center, and The Valley Hospital, in tandem with the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) of Bergen County and the Bergen County Department of Health Services (BCDHS).
After conducting extensive assessment to examine the health care needs and priorities of the residents of Bergen County, a Bergen County Community Health Improvement Plan was developed. The plan identified the four key priority areas for Bergen County to address in further improving the health and wellness of the community: (1) obesity, fitness, nutrition and chronic disease, (2) mental health and substance abuse, (3) access to care, and (4) elder health.
The Wellness for Bergen County Initiative is intimately tied to addressing these priority areas. In efforts to engage individuals, families and community partners in practicing holistic wellness, the Initiative pays strong attention to these priority areas – and the recommended strategies and objectives that coincide with them.
About The Initiative
Mission
The Wellness for Bergen County Initiative, sponsored by the Bergen County Department of Health Services and the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) of Bergen County, pledges to promote whole-body wellness for all the people who live, work, or attend school in Bergen County. The Initiative empowers individuals and families, organizations and business, schools, municipalities, and places of worship to take action towards holistic well-being and improved quality of life.
Vision
The Wellness for Bergen County Initiative envisions a community that values an approach to wellness that addresses the whole person by integrating eight interconnected dimensions: physical (body), emotional (emotions), intellectual (knowledge), environmental (environment), occupational (work), financial (finances), spiritual (beliefs) and social (connection). The Initiative strives to create universal access to health and wellness education and services, while significantly reducing the prevalence and burden of chronic diseases such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, depression, anxiety and substance abuse. To achieve this, the Wellness for Bergen County believes in the power of diverse partners - organizations and businesses, schools, municipalities and places of worship - collaborating to empower our community to achieve a standard of wellness for all the people who live, work, or attend school in Bergen County.
Contact the Wellness for Bergen County Initiative
If you have any questions about the Wellness for Bergen County Initiative, if your organization would like to become a community partner, or if you are interested in volunteering as a Wellness Ambassador, please contact:
Marla Klein, Office of Health Promotion,
Bergen County Department of Health Services
mklein@co.bergen.nj.us
(201) 634-2693
The Wellness for Bergen County Initiative is sponsored by the Bergen County Department of Health Services (BCDHS) and the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) of Bergen County. The Eight Dimensions of Wellness model (as depicted in the visual graphic that represents the Wellness for Bergen County Initiative) is based on the Wellness Initiative put forth by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which had been adapted from: Swarbrick, M. (2006). A wellness approach. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 29,(4) 311- 314.
The information contained on this website is published in good faith and for general information purposes only. The CHIP makes every effort to ensure that the information on this website is accurate, however we do not make any guarantees about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Links to third party websites are provided as a courtesy to visitors and any information on those sites are the responsibility of such third parties. This website does not provide health advice and visitors should refer any such questions to a qualified health care provider.
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