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Rethinking Wellness in Bartholomew County
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Witness the healing journeys of your neighbors and discover how rethinking wellness can reshape lives.
We're facing serious health challenges in Bartholomew County. High rates of substance misuse, mental health struggles, and physical health concerns impact our community. But we're not just standing by. Rethinking Wellness is a community-driven initiative focused on tackling these issues head-on.
Featured Stories
"It’s a lot of little decisions that lead up to a big change."
— Dan Mustard, Executive Director at Mill Race Center, Secretary at Indiana Commission on Aging
"Move beyond physical health."
— Dr. Jim Roberts, Superintendent at Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
"We are all in recovery from something. Anything that keeps us from being our best selves."
— Alison Grimes, Executive Director, Recovery Cafe Columbus
"It could be any one of us."
— Kelly Benjamin, Judge for Bartholomew County Circuit Court
"Prevention matters."
— Jeff Jones, ASAP Board Member
"You don’t have to do it alone."
— Bill Jones, Deacon of St. Bartholomew Parish
"Wellness is not the same for everyone."
— Jose Lopez, Supervisor at Columbus Regional Health, LGBT Outreach at ASAP
"Wellness is an integration of different parts."
— Debbie Teike, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Mark Teike, Retired Pastor from St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Columbus
Your story matters. Your wellness matters. Together, we can create a healthier, happier Bartholomew County.
What does wellness mean?
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines wellness as having eight parts: physical, spiritual, environmental, emotional, intellectual, occupational, social, and financial. Each part is critical to your overall health, and when one area improves, it often helps the others too. Think about which of these areas are strongest for you, and which could use a little more attention. By focusing on all eight, you can build a more balanced and fulfilling life. Browse the following resources to get started or click to learn more.
Local & National Resources
Physical Wellness
Improving Your Physical Wellness, pg. 7, SAMHSA
Senior Health & Fitness Programs, Mill Race Center
Nutritional Services, Thrive Alliance
Spiritual Wellness
Improving Your Spiritual Wellness, pg. 15, SAMHSA
Environmental Wellness
Improving Your Environmental Wellness, pg. 13, SAMHSA
Housing Services, Thrive Alliance
Emotional Wellness
Improving Your Emotional Wellness, pg. 21, SAMHSA
CredibleMind Resources, Mental Health Matters Bartholomew County
Occupational Wellness
Improving Your Occupational Wellness, pg. 19, SAMHSA
Social Wellness
Improving Your Social Wellness, pg. 17, SAMHSA
Foster (Classroom) Grandparent Program, Thrive Alliance
Financial Wellness
Improving Your Financial Wellness, pg. 11, SAMHSA
