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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

  • August 15 | Monthly Fresh Food Distribution at Grass Lake Family Worship Center 2:00pm, Family Worship Center
  • August 16 | Aging Mastery Program 1:30pm, VIRTUAL EVENT
  • August 16 | Youth Mental Health First Aid 5:30pm, St. Paul United Church of Christ
  • August 17 | Grass Lake Farmers Market 4:00pm, Grass Lake Community Events Park
  • August 17 | Cancer PATH Workshop 5:00pm, VIRTUAL EVENT
  • August 18 | Coffee Chats 10:30am, Stockbridge Branch of CADL

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August 15, 2:00pm Monthly Fresh Food Distribution at Grass Lake Family Worship Center
August 16, 5:30pm Youth Mental Health First Aid
August 18, 10:30am Coffee Chats
August 19, 9:00pm Movie Night at Manchester United Methodist Church
August 21, 4:00pm Farm to Table: A Fabulous Feast!

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

  • 2020 Manchester HCC and PAC Report
  • 5 Healthy Towns Connected Magazine – Fall/Winter 2020-21
  • Michigan K-12 Schools Enrollment Count
  • 5HF 2020 Health Improvement Plan Survey Results

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Community Pulse

Celebrating MHAT’s first year

Sarah Wilczynski - MHAT Program Coordinator

A lot can happen in one year, and that rings true when talking about the Chelsea Hospital Mental Health Awareness and Training (MHAT) program. Over the past year, we have […]

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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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