LiveWellLocal.org Newsletter – August 2025

Back-to-School, Recovery, Fall Awareness and more

Welcome to the LiveWellLocal.org
Resource Newsletter

The LiveWellLocal.org Newsletter is a quarterly newsletter aimed at introducing you to some of the best and newest well-being resources in Snohomish County. Four times a year, we’ll deliver some of the latest or most timely resources in Snohomish County straight to your inbox. We hope these regular updates help you or your clients find the resources you need to be happier and healthier. You can always find additional resources by following us on Facebook or visiting www.livewelllocal.org.

LiveWellLocal.org By the Numbers

Q2 Impact Report

LiveWellLocal.org Partner Portal

Interested in having your organization and programs listed on our resource hub LiveWellLocal.org?

As you’re goal setting for the new year let us help you with our tools and resources, our Partner Portal. We’ve now made our Partner Portal passwordless! You no longer need a password to join or login into the portal. Add, update, or edit your organizations programs in the Partner Portal and they’ll be made visible in real time on the resource hub, www.livewelllocal.org.

We’ve now made our Partner Portal passwordless! You no longer need a password to join or login into the portal.

Community Partner Corner

Partnerships are at the heart of PIHC’s work. By focusing on partnerships, we work to get access, resources, power and the locus of control as close to the community as possible by connecting the community to resources like PIHC LiveWellLocal.org, where your contributions matter. Thank you for keeping our resources updated and keeping our communities connected!

For more information on how we partner in community please visit https://www.pihcsnohomish.org/our-partners/
Here are our recently joined partner portal members who have added their programs to www.livewelllocal.org.

Alzheimer’s Association – Washington State Chapter
Arlington Food Bank
Asanas and Shapes Yoga
Camano Center
Citrine Health
Community Resource Center of Stanwood Camano
Crossview Church
Everett Recovery Cafe
Foundation for Edmonds School District
Homage Senior Services
Hopelink
Ideal Option
Mukilteo School District
North Helpline
North Sound Ostomy
Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation
PEPS
PFLAG Stanwood-Camano
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Snohomish County Health Department
Snow Goose Transit
Stilly Valley Health Connections
Trinity Lutheran Church & Schools
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
YMCA Snohomish County

Local Community Well-being &
Needs Highlights

From 2024 Snohomish County PIHC Health and Well-being Monitor.
See the full 2024 summary report.

Purpose and Meaning emerged as the third most influential factor in our county’s overall well-being score for 2024, with financial security following closely behind. Notably, both indicators rose in rank compared to the previous year.

Look for a variety of local resources to support Mental, Emotional and Spiritual well-being at www.livewelllocal.org

Find local mental health counseling support and mindfulness and meditation resources
Find financial assistance and local food banks
Find volunteer and civic connections and family resources and activities

Visit our webpage to learn more about the annual PIHC Health and Wellbeing Monitor  which measures indicators that our community identified within six key dimensions that work together to enhance health and improve quality of life, and how smaller community groups like churches, neighborhoods, or regions within the county can conduct their own survey—a My Community Health and Well Being Monitor.

Seasonal Hazards – Wildfire Smoke

Exposure to wildfires and wildfire smoke has increased in intensity and duration which can cause health problems that range from minor to severe. Keep track of the air quality in your area and make sure you are signed up to receive the health alerts from Snohomish County Health Department by going to www.snohd.org/notifyme.

Stay up to date with seasonal hazards by checking out the Seasonal Hazards Dashboard | Washington State Department of Health.

Actions to take to reduce wildfire smoke exposure and improve air filtration in the home:

August

Back-to-School

Back-to-School Resource Fairs:

September

National Recovery Month

September marks National Recovery Month, bringing awareness to our communities that the possibility of recovery for folks to heal and thrive is to be celebrated. Let’s celebrate people on their path to recovery and remind them they’re not alone. When it comes to recovery from addiction, support makes a big difference. Learn more about recovery and how you can support those around you: Understanding Addiction to Support Recovery | Stop Overdose | CDC. Check our local resource hub for local resources available to support whole person health.

Everett Recovery Café is a community of healing, purpose, and hope; founded on the belief that every human being is beloved regardless of past trauma, mental and emotional anguish, addictive behaviors, or mistakes made. Everett Recovery Cafe Second Annual Inclusion Infusion is Saturday, September 13^th from 11am-2pm.

Fall Prevention

September highlights Fall prevention as an opportunity for awareness, educating the community about safe aging and preventing older adults from falling. Check out these local resources to get you moving.

Actions to take to reduce your risk of falls:

Find a good balance and exercise program
Talk to your health care provider
Regularly review your medications
Get your vision and hearing checked
Keep your home safe
Talk to your family and friends