Optimal Health | WC Community Schools

Our Vision

We envision a community where everyone sees themselves as healthy, successful, and able to achieve their desired goals.

Our Mission

We partner with schools and community agencies to provide equitable, health-targeted resources that empower youth and families to achieve their optimal potential.

Our Work

We work to ensure that health and wellness are attainable for ALL Wayne County residents.

Below are just some of the things we can do.

Student Focused

Provide educational programs and presentations:
- Adolescent Development, Personal Hygiene, Healthy Habits Course, Anti-Vaping and Nicotine Cessation, Dental Health, Safe Dates, Love Notes, Positive Potential, and more.
Help match available resources to student needs.
Promote optimal student health in and out of school.

District Focused

Integrate Optimal Health into the school setting.
Integrate health & wellness into MTSS/PBIS systems.
Connect community resources to meet District needs.
Work to improve school attendance rates.
Support Community School Advisory Committees.
Participate in district wellness committee meetings.

Family & Community

Organize healthy family activities for out-of-school time, including walking contests and healthy coloring contests.
Connect families to local health and wellness resources including Gardening Clubs, Nutrition Education, the LIFT Project, Mobile Mammograms, Mobile Dentists, and more.
Promote engaging, health-targeted programs and resources for young children.