Healthy Communities Framework
Exciting news! The Healthy Communities Framework (HCF) has been enhanced to better support you in creating vibrant, active communities across Alberta.
Designed with health and wellness champions in mind, the HCF is here to help increase healthy eating and active living (HEAL) initiatives in communities across Alberta! As a free online community development tool, this framework is composed of 7 key areas (7 Pillars) that provide suggested actions you can take to help your community build towards a healthier future.
The 7 Pillars include: Policy, Places, People, Partnerships, Programs, Promotions, and Participation. Whether you are deep into your project or just looking to get started, the 7 Pillars are there to help guide you along the way!
Our new interactive videos are engaging and bring ideas to life with real stories and dynamic content. Our hands-on workbook will help you turn inspiration into action plans for your community. And to keep you supported every step of the way, our resource-rich website is here whenever you need it!
Think of it as a “choose your own adventure” approach—designed to help you spark change and keep the momentum going. You don’t need to go in any particular order so just start with whichever pillar speaks to you and go from there
Choose Your Own Adventure
Get ready for a choose-your-own-adventure experience! Whether you want to watch and get inspired, roll up your sleeves with hands-on activities, or dive deep into key topics, these three resources are here to guide you. Work through all the pillars or just pick one, go at your own pace, and explore in the way that works best for you- there’s no wrong way to learn!
- Interactive Video
- PDF Workbook
- Read on the Web
Get ready to bring ideas to life! Engage with our Healthy Community Market, where you can explore the 7 Pillars in an interactive way. Watch, participate and get inspired!
Now it’s time to take action! This hands-on workbook is your guide to applying what you’ve learned to your own community. It works in tandem with the interactive videos and web content, so use it as you go through the 7 Pillars!
Your go-to knowledge hub! Packed with valuable insights, examples, and resources, it’s always here when you need a quick refresher or a deep dive into the 7 Pillars.
