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1. Where can you find out more info on the 2019-2024 CHIP?

• View a one-page summary of the 2019-2024 CHIP (PDF)
• Visit the Lincoln County Public Health Reports webpage to view the full 2019-2024 CHIP.
• Watch the September 30, 2020 CHIP Kickoff meeting video.

2. What are the overarching principles and strategies of Lincoln County's CHIP?

Through all our collaborative CHIP work, we aim to uphold these principles:

• Use an equity lens in planning and implementation
• Connect and support the programs and organizations already working in these areas to share resources and work collaboratively to meet the needs of our communities
• Support evidence-based initiatives

We will reach our CHIP goals and objectives by focusing on these collaborative strategies in our coordinated efforts:

• Increase shared knowledge about available programs and services
• Increase the capacity of local organizations to apply for, access, and provide funds and training
• Increase pervasiveness of environments that support health and well-being

3. How was the 2019 Community Health Improvement Plan developed?

CHIP development begins with a Community Health Assessment (CHA), which Lincoln County completed in 2018 (full report Community Health Assessment (PDF)). Listening sessions were held with a wide variety of community groups to discuss the CHA results and to select 3 priority areas for the CHIP.

The current CHIP was developed through three workgroups. Each workgroup is responsible for a priority area. The three workgroups and priority areas are: Healthy Living, Mental Health Promotion and Community Resilience, and Substance Abuse Prevention.

Over November and December of 2019, each workgroup convened in two planning meetings. The purpose of these meetings was to develop the plan that will guide our community's work in these priority areas over the next five years.

The 2019 to 2024 CHIP was finalized in March 2020 and is being implemented through coordinated efforts between community-based organizations, engaged community members, and governmental agencies.

4. Who should be involved in developing, implementing, and monitoring the CHIP?

Anyone who lives, works, or learns in Lincoln County is welcome to participate in the workgroups.

It is important for the organizations and individuals affected by the plan to be involved with developing and implementing it.

Lincoln County Public Health supports the community organizations and community members involved in the CHIP by facilitating meetings; collecting, processing, and sharing data; and publishing reports for the community.

5. How do I get involved in the CHIP work?

1. Email HealthPromotion@co.lincoln.or.us to be added to the email/invite list
2. Review the resources below to learn more about our CHIP process
3. Attend our quarterly CHIP meetings to participate in capacity-building workshops, report progress toward the CHIP goals, and plan for the next quarter
4. Attend monthly Health Integration Network meetings to check in with partnering professions to stay connected to their services