Social Emotional Wellness Action Team
Social Emotional Wellness Team Vision
A thriving, supportive community
Mission
To expand our capacity for personal well-being and community by promoting opportunities for residents to experience the joy and satisfaction that flows from fulfilling our deep and universal need for connection, safety and belonging
We Recognize
A community is essentially built upon the foundation of relationships between its members:
Community members possess the agency to create the kind of community they wish to live in.
Relationships are the core of a community, providing a sense of belonging, support, and shared purpose.
Individual connections between people, whether through friendship, family ties, shared interests, or just neighborly interactions, build up a community.
Strong community relationships can contribute to social cohesion, a stronger sense of identity and improved overall wellbeing.
Social health is the dimension of overall health and well-being that comes from connection and community.
People who feel connected to a community are reported to experience lower levels of stress, anxiety and depression.
Our Goals
To identify, advocate and facilitate events and initiatives which allow community members to have a felt experience of connection, safety, and belonging:
Highlight individual and collective actions/events that already exist in our community.
Advocate/facilitate the creation of neighborhood gatherings.
Equip residents with the tools and know-how to host their own neighborhood gatherings.
Emphasize the value of diversity to bridge gaps between generations and cultures, fostering deeper connections within neighborhoods.
Compile/post a resource list of ways to strengthen bonds within our community.
Increase the mental health resilience of our community/members.
Through highlighting existing group efforts, facilitating the creation of neighborhood gatherings, and supporting a wide range of community-building opportunities, we seek to make Warwick a place where all residents feel seen, heard, and valued.