Promoting Health and Wellness in the Creston & Belknap Neighborhoods
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
988 is the new suicide and crisis lifeline! The lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professions in the United States. If you’re thinking about suicide or are worried about a loved one call 988 or text 741741 today.
For support where you are (adult, youth, or family) call (616) 333-1000. The Mobile Crisis Response Team will meet you where you are.
(M-F) 9:00a – midnight, (Sat/Sun)11: 00a – 9:00p , and (Holidays) 10:00a-6:00p.
Do you need medical attention or a new doctor? Call Catherine’s Health Center regardless of insurance. Click here for more information.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information here
Health Net supports clients’ basic needs such as housing, employment, food access, transportation, utility payment, early childhood and pregnancy services, and others. Click Here or call 616-726-8204.
BE HAPPY
Mental health is critical to our overall well-being and can affect our thinking, mood, and behavior.
YOU BELONG
All members of the Creston community are valued as individuals as well as important to the community.
EAT WELL
A balanced diet promotes energy, weight loss, and a longer, fulfilling life. Enjoy monthly articles about eating and living healthy from health expert sources.
STAY ACTIVE
Everyone needs physical activity to stay healthy. So we’ve provided the following tools to help you and your family make small changes that can add up to big health benefits!
CRESTON
COMMUNITY
WALKS
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CRESTON LIFESTYLE ARTICLES
NEWC is pleased to introduce new member, April Beresford. April is a lifestyle medicine practitioner who will be consulting with NEWC to boost community health, as well as to provide practical ideas for healthy eating in a new column each month.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
We are a group of individuals, churches, non-profits, and community organizations who meet regularly to promote health and wellness within the Creston and Belknap neighborhoods. We share resources, learn together, and work to make the North End the healthiest it can be. LEARN MORE