CMCHC

Letter from the Director

As we enter into a new presidential era, my thoughts turn to what unfortunately is an under-utilized resource in our work – neighborhood residents.  If you look throughout the history of humanity, one thing that is evident is that community is the one constant we can count on.  There has never been a time when community in one form or another has not contributed to society as a whole in a positive manner.  As the global economic picture changes the rules of life, the community will continue functioning. Read more...

Building Relationships and Forging a Community Partner

A lot of the work we do here at CMCHC is about building relationships.  Once a relationship with an organization or an individual is strong then everyone benefits.  For example, I now have a very good working relationship with the Central MA Regional Library System (CMRLS).  It has been beneficial to me personally and to the Resource Center, which is considered the largest public health library in Central MA.  I bring a new lens to CMRLS because the Resource Center is considered a “special” library and there aren’t too many of them around. Read more...

Our Partnerships, the Core of Our Being

In business, as in life, no one can operate in isolation. Well, they can, but it’s very unlikely that they can succeed. That’s why I am pleased that here at CMCHC we realize that our relationships are what make us successful. Looking at the types of services we provide, we could be of no benefit to the community or to ourselves if we did not seek out and develop relationships with as many partners as possible.  When speaking of a “Healthy Community” the message should be one of collaboration not competition with the people that are attempting to achieve similar goals. Although the approaches and roles may be different, a lot of us are striving for the same things. A better community, city, nation, and World. Read more...

"Brand You"

The 84 challenges you to make digital media art showing your unique brand that expresses who you are, what you do, or what makes you, you!

Entries must be produced by high school aged Massachusetts residents and include the words "The 84."

Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2009.

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As we all know, a community-wide participatory partnership approach is crucial to the accurate assessment of the problem and resources, the identification of viable solutions and the planning and implementation of appropriate, effective and sustainable substance abuse programming.  All partners are essential.  Unfortunately, there are challenges, to a greater or lesser degree, in engaging the various and varied sectors of a community in meaningful participation in these endeavors.  But the work is worthwhile.  When these partnerships occur, the rewards are immense. Read more...