Connection Kits
HR Toolkits for Supporting Mental Health
The 2023 Ottawa County Community Health Needs Assessment shows that mental health continues to be the most significant health issue in Ottawa County.
The collaborating partners of North Ottawa Wellness Foundation have come together in response to this need. We have identified major themes related to mental health from our partner collaborators, the Chamber HR Round Table, and others. These sources targeted work/life balance and team health as two of the top mental health priorities.
We have developed this series of Connection Kits in response to those needs. They are free to any organization, professional or individual who would like to use them.
We know that connection to others and to nature helps dissipate stress. As the name implies, these Kits will help people connect to their own personal well-being, to the great outdoors, and to others. Each Kit will feature a theme and supporting materials that are designed for easy, flexible implementation in your company or in your personal life.
The Kits are sent out to our newsletter subscribers two weeks before the end of each month. They are posted here one week later. If you would like to receive the Early Bird announcements, please sign up for our newsletter below.
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December 2024
Theme: Happy Habits
Resources:
- Instructions
- Happy Habits Poster: Word Doc or PDF
- Rack Card: Autobiography in 5 Chapters
- Reference Document: Workplace Wellbeing Teams
- Article: “These habits can cut the risk of depression in half, a new study finds”
November 2024
Theme: From Me To You
Resources:
- Instructions
- From Me To You Poster Word Doc or PDF
- Article: “How Volunteering Helps Your Mental Health”
October 2024
Theme: Growing Gratitude
Resources:
- Instructions
- Growing Gratitude Poster Word Doc or PDF
- Gratitude Rack Card
- Article: “Take in the Good”
September 2024
Theme: Share the Sun
Resources:
- Instructions
- Sunset Competition Poster Word doc or PDF
- Article: “How Nature Helps Us Heal”
August 2024
Theme: Parks Bingo
Resources:
- Instructions
- Bingo Card Word doc or PDF
- Benefits of Green Space flyer or rack card
- Article: “How Nature Helps Us Heal”
- QR Code for Ottawa County Parks or Muskegon County Parks
Provide Feedback!
We would love to know how you’re using the Kit. Tell us how you implemented it, what your employees thought about it, what you loved, or what we could do to make it better.