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One Big Connection (OBC) is the official platform of the One Big Thing Initiative, a collaborative effort to enhance connections, optimism, resiliency and engagement in the 5 Healthy Towns region.

We know that mental health is of the utmost importance.

You can expect our OBC action teams to provide information, opportunities, and resources that suit your needs.

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Our resource directory highlights services on a variety of topics including health and safety services, mental health, social support and much more. If you're a qualifying provider, you can add a Listing.
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Upcoming Events

  • March 30 | Celebrate Recovery 7:00pm, Crossroads Community Church
  • April 1 | Grass Lake Road Runners 7:50am, Roaming Goat Coffee Shop
  • April 17 | Monthly Fresh Food Distribution at Grass Lake Family Worship Center 2:00pm, Family Worship Center
  • April 19 | Virtual County Workshop – Decision Day and Final Planning Steps 6:00pm, VIRTUAL EVENT
  • April 21 | Save Money and Live More Comfortably at Home 12:45pm, Chelsea Senior Center
  • April 25 | Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (YMHFA) 5:30pm, VIRTUAL EVENT

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April 17, 2:00pm Monthly Fresh Food Distribution at Grass Lake Family Worship Center

Facts & Figures

Facts and Figures houses local and regional statistics and peer-reviewed articles to keep us informed. The information can also be useful to non-profits in grant applications and strategic planning.

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Latest Articles

  • 2022 Chelsea Hospital Crisis Referral Guide
  • 2022 Grass Lake Walking/Activity Map
  • 2020 Manchester HCC and PAC Report
  • 5 Healthy Towns Connected Magazine – Fall/Winter 2020-21

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Working Well begins in the workplace

Lori Novak Kintz, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation

If you own a small business, direct a department in a large corporation, or manage a volunteer team at a local non-profit, Working Well may be a resource for you […]

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OBC Action Teams

Action Teams are places for people to come together, post information, and solve local challenges. Welcome our latest team, The One Big Thing Stewardship Council.

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One Big Connection is generously provided to our community through funding from the 5 Healthy Towns Wellness Coalitions, and content is provided by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, 5 Healthy Towns Wellness Coalitions, Michigan Medicine, St. Joseph Mercy – Chelsea, Washtenaw County Community Mental Health and many different partners and work groups.

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