MISSION & VISION

To serve as a catalyst for improved health outcomes in Nelson County through meaningful partnerships and programs.

A Nelson County free of barriers where all residents enjoy easily accessible resources and a high quality of life.

PRIORITIES

The Alliance pursues our mission through the following core programs:

• Love Nelson! Community events: I Love Nelson! Community Resources Day, I Love Nelson! Kids Day, I Love Nelson! First Responders Appreciation Day, I Love Nelson! Community Wellness Day

• Public School-Centered Programs: Stamp Out Stigma, PBIS Rewards, Substance Use Prevention programs

• Community Health Worker & Health Service Worker Training Program: Workforce development pipeline creating sustainable career training for Nelson residents

• Nelson Alliance Pathways Community Hub & Drug Court Partnership

• Enabling Resources: Transportation, Childcare, and other services provided by regional partners

VALUES

We believe that all Nelson County residents should enjoy the opportunity to thrive within every social determinant of health – therefore we improve partnerships among Neighborhood, Social & Community Context, Education, Economic Stability, and Healthcare resources.

County Based

Nelson County Board of Supervisors

Neslon County Commonwealth Attorney

Nelson County Department of Social Services

Nelson County Public Schools

Nelson County Department of Parks and Recreation

Health Care Providers

Blue Ridge Medical Center

Region Ten Community Services Board

Blue Ridge Health District – Virginia Department of Health

Faith Community

Nelson Faith Alliance

Community Groups

The Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA)

Unity in Community

Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA)

Community Members

Parents

Youth Leaders