resilient communities
Resilient Communities
Resilient communities are healthy communities capable of "bouncing back" from adverse situations by actively influencing and preparing for economic, social and environmental change.
How do you build resilience in the community?
In times of need, a resilient community will draw upon all of the resources that make it a healthy community.
Social capital provides a community with an informed communications network and access to a wide range of resources, beyond the traditional labour market, during times of crisis.
Healthy Community Factsheets
Explanations of common (and sometimes misunderstood) terms used in Healthy Communities literature with links to further resources.
Social Capital
Resilient Communities
Social Marketing
Community Capacity Building
Healthy Community Indicators
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The Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition works with the diverse communities of Ontario to strengthen their social, environmental, & economic well-being.
