What are ten characteristics of a healthy community?
Characteristics of a Healthy Community
Members participate in development and execution of
activities
Individual members are physically, mentally, emotional
healthy
Needs are being met by members around them
Members have a sense of belonging and being needed
Community continues to grow with healthy consistency
Community as the ability to address individuals during crisis
situations
fire, police, ambulance
There is a healthy level of employment for members
Healthy form of communication
Newspaper, radio, television
Positive leaders within the community
An election based decision making process
Members work together for common betterment
Leaders are aware of community needs and dynamics and
acknowledge them
Community members acknowledge weak areas and continue to better
those aspects
Members feel safe and secure within their environment