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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Local Resources

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.

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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Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation

5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) and our partners are pleased to invite you to a 30-minute webinar to learn more about OneBigConnection.org (OBC) and how area residents and community organizations […]

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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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Founding Partners

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.