--- title: Healthy Jackson County date: 2021-04-13T16:04:00-05:00 author: Click Rain Admin canonical_url: "https://www.schneckmed.org/healthy-jackson-county" section: Pages --- ![A woman smiling while shopping for produce, two people running together, a person chopping vegetables, and a hiker standing in a field](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/_50x42_crop_center-center_none/HJC-hero-image.jpg) # Healthy Jackson County Healthy Jackson County is a collaboration of many organizations within Jackson County, Indiana to improve the health of our community residents. The organization focuses on three key areas: Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Health Equity, and Nutrition and Physical Activity. Along with those three workgroups, there are three subgroups: Feeding the Community, 5210, and Maternal and Infant Health. [Questions? Call (812) 523-4842](tel:812-523-4842) ## In this section 1. [Mission & Vision](#mission-vision) 2. [Improving Nutrition](#improving-nutrition) 3. [Hispanic Health](#hispanic-health) 4. [Partner Organizations](#partner-organizations) ## Healthy Jackson County Resource Guide Jackson County is full of resources to help with anything from transportation, to senior care, to food security and more. Check out our Resource Guide for more information. [HJC Resource Guide](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/Healthy-Jackson-County-Resource-Guide-3.pdf) ## Mission Create and promote a healthy environment to empower our Jackson County community to achieve improved health outcomes. We will do this through: Policies, Education, System and Environmental Changes. ## Vision To create a sustainable culture of health and wellness throughout Jackson County evidenced by improved health outcomes. ## About Healthy Jackson County The Healthy Jackson County Team describes their role and the importance of the coalition in improving the health of our communities. Contact Healthy Jackson County [(812) 523-4842](tel:8125234842) ![Jenna Thomas, Population Health Outreach Coordinator for Healthy Jackson County](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/Campaign-Landing-Pages/_40x50_fit_center-center_none/HJC-thumbnail.jpg) ### Coalition Resources View the latest Coalition news, plans and meeting minutes below. [Volunteer Opportunities](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/Volunteer-Opportunities.pdf) [volunteerjacksoncounty.org](http://volunteerjacksoncounty.org) [Hoosier Help](https://hoosierhelp.org/) [Community Health Improvement Plan](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/Jackson-County-CHIP-FINALs.pdf) [Community Events Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=aGVhbHRoeWphY2tzb25jb3VudHkyMDIzQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ) [Community Resource Guide](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/2023-Community-Resource-Guide.pdf) ### Improving Nutrition Improving the health of our communities starts in the way we eat. Below are many resources to help improve nutrition. #### Community Resources - [Jackson County Food Assistance Brochure](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/HJC/Eng-FAB-Feb-2026.pdf) - [Spanish Food Assistance Brochure ](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/HJC/Spanish-Feb-2026.pdf) - [Seymour Farmers Market - Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/@seymourareafarmersmarket) - [Purdue Extension's Eat Gather Go Website](https://eatgathergo.org/) - [Fresh Produce Drop Off Sites](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/Fresh-Produce-Drop-off-table.pdf) - [Message from Dr. Hartung about the 5210 Rule.](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/Healthy-Jackson-CO-Hartung.mp3) #### Food Insecurity - [Little Food Pantries](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/LFP.png) - [Food Pantry Map](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/FoodPantryMap.png) **Additional Food Assistance Information** - [Scan codes for links](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/QR-Codes-SpanishEnglish-copy.jpg) ![photo of firemen washing their truck](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/_84x48_crop_center-center_none/firemen.00_00_36_20.Still001.png) ![Photo of Alyson and Lauren](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/_84x48_crop_center-center_none/PTs.00_00_11_21.Still001.png) ![photo of group of people warming up on football field](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/_84x48_crop_center-center_none/track.00_00_07_13.Still001.png) ![photo of people working out in a class setting](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/_84x48_crop_center-center_none/Sequence-01.00_00_11_37.Still001.png) ### Mental Health & Substance Use [Mental Health Resources July](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/Mental-Health-Resources-July-25.pdf) [Schneck Mental Health & Wellness](https://www.schneckmed.org/medical-services/mental-health) [Addiction Recovery Guide](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/addiction-recovery-guide-2.pdf) [What's Trending - Youth Prescription Drug Misuse](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/Whats-Trending-Prescription-Drug-Misuse-10.pdf) [Tips for Teens - Opioids](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/tips-for-teens-opioids.pdf) #### Decreasing Tobacco Use Smoking leads to a variety of health issues. Our communities offer many resources to help you quit. #### Resources - [Jackson County Naloxone Box Locations](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/Jackson-County-NaloxBoxes.png) - [Adult Education Resource](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/Adult-Education-Resources.pdf) - [Student Cessation Resource](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/Student-Cessation-Resources.pdf) - [Quit for Life QR Code Sheet](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/2022PartnerQRCodeSheet.pdf) - [Smoking, Vaping, & COVID-19 Infographic (Spanish)](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/COVID19SmokingVapingInfographicSpa.pdf) - [Jackson County Fact Sheet](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/Jackson-County-Fact-Sheet.pdf) - [Tobacco Retailers Jackson Co](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/2023_IN_Jackson-County_Static-Map_Tobacco-Retailers-Near-Other-Tobacco-Retailers.pdf) - [Tobacco Retailers near Schools Jackson Co](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/2023_IN_Jackson-County_Static-Map_Tobacco-Retailers-Near-Schools.pdf) - [Behind the Haze](https://therealcost.betobaccofree.hhs.gov/) - [Smoking, Vaping, & COVID-19 Infographic](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/COVID-19SmokingVapingInfographicFINAL.pdf) - [Smoking, Vaping, & COVID-19 Infographic (Spanish)](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/COVID19SmokingVapingInfographicSpa.pdf) - [Drug Free Council](https://drugfreecouncil.org/.) ### Physical Activity Our area is full of opportunities for physical activity. See below for more information. #### Jackson County Resources - [Seymour Parks and Recreation](https://www.seymourin.org/index.php/offices/seymour-parks-recreation) - [Jackson Washington State Forestry](https://www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/properties/jackson-washington-state-forest/) - [Muscatatuck Wildlife Refuge](https://www.fws.gov/refuge/muscatatuck) - [Jackson County GIS Map](https://jacksonin.wthgis.com/) #### Physical Activity Toolkit - [Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Heart](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/phy_active_brief.pdf) - [Making a Good Fit! Shoes for Active Feet](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/p12_makingagoodfit.pdf) - [How Hard Should I Exercise?](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/p08_howhardshouldiexercise.pdf) - [Move Your Way](https://health.gov/moveyourway) - [Hiking Toolkit2024 - Take a Hike Jackson County](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/HJC/Hiking-Toolkit2024_Page_1.jpg) - [Hiking Toolkit2024 - How to pack for a hike](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/HJC/Hiking-Toolkit2024_Page_3.jpg) ## 2026 Jackson County Park Hop The Park Hop is a fun way for families to enjoy time together while visiting one or more parks across Jackson County. Watch the video to learn more by clicking the play button on the image. And, click the link below for more details and to get your passport! [Park Hop Information & Passport](https://www.canva.com/design/DAF60Soi0I8/SGE_tmICCiHvTRSv7Dl3fg/view?utm_content=DAF60Soi0I8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor) ![](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/images/_40x50_fit_center-center_none/Park-Hop-rich-content.jpg) ![](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_98_none/303561/park-hop-page-1-image.webp) ![](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_98_none/303567/park-hop-page2-image.webp) ### Health Equity [Grupo Fe Y Esperanza (Spanish Alcoholics Anonymous)](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/Grupo-F%C3%A9-y-Esperanza.png) #### Maternal and Infant Health **Nurse Family Partnership** - [NFR Regional Referral Form](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/NFP-Regional-Referral-Form-1122-E-New-1-1.pdf) - [Q & A](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/QA.pdf) - [New Map](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/New-map.pdf) - [NFP Nurses & Mothers](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/NFP-Nurses-Mothers-2.pdf) - [IN 2020 State Profile](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/IN_2020-State-Profile-1.pdf) **Catholic Charities** - [CC Seymour Flier](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/CC-Seymour-Flier-1.pdf) The COVID-19 vaccination efforts of the Healthy Jackson County Hispanic Health Taskforce have been recognized by Side Effects Public Media. Please [click here](https://www.sideeffectspublicmedia.org/rural-health/2022-03-02/how-a-rural-hospital-broke-language-barriers-to-provide-covid-vaccines-to-immigrants.) to listen to a radio spot and read an article summarizing these efforts. Also available in Chuj - [click here](-%20https%3A//www.sideeffectspublicmedia.org/rural-health/2022-05-03/tas-ixh-aj-sjakchji-jun-hospital-yik-yune-chonhab-yik-jeb-nik-vacuna-covid-ha-eb-nik-tzat-ja-norte.) to review. Please [click here](https://www.sideeffectspublicmedia.org/access-to-care/2022-04-06/behind-one-towns-efforts-to-vaccinate-its-hispanic-and-indigenous-residents) to listen to a panel discussion of Hispanic Health Taskforce members moderated by Side Effects Public Media. ### Success Stories Healthy Jackson County is having a positive impact on our county and it's residents. Check out some of the success stories below. - [May 2024-April 2025 Year in Review](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/May-2024-April-2024-YIR.png) - [2023 Year in Review](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/PDF-Assets/Year-in-Review-for-Print.pdf) - [Health Issues and Challenges Grant](https://www.schneckmed.org/blog/healthy-jackson-county-awarded-2-25-million-to-improve-health-outcomes) ### Member Organizations - Aisin - Americorps - Anchor House - Arc of Jackson County - Blue and Company - Brownstown Community Schools - Brownstown Township Board - Centerstone - Childcare Network - Community Foundation of Jackson County - Community Health Center of Jackson County - Crothersville Community Schools - Crothersville Town Council - Cummins - Day 5050 - Department of Child Services - Girl Scouts - Girls Inc. - Glick and Co. - Head Start - Hispanic Services - Indiana State Department of Health - Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement - Jackson County Bank - Jackson County Commissioners - Jackson County Council - Jackson County Farm Bureau - Jackson County Health Department - Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation - Jackson County Learning Center - Jackson County Performance - Jackson County United Way Covering Kids and Families - Jackson County Visitors Center - Jackson Washington State Forestry - Leadership Jackson County - Mayor of Seymour - Medora Bank - Medora Community Schools - Mental Health America of Jackson County - Muscatatuck Wildlife Refuge - New Hope Services - Purdue Cooperative Extension - READ Jackson County - Salvation Army - Schneck Medical Center - Seymour Boys & Girls Club - Seymour Chamber of Commerce - Seymour Christian Church - Seymour Community Schools - Seymour Farmers Market - Seymour Human Services, Inc. - Seymour Main Street - Seymour Parks and Recreation - Smith Law Services - The Banner - The Tribune - Township Trustees - Trinity United Methodist Church - Vision 2025 - Wal-Mart - Yo-Jack Join us in our efforts to empower our communities for better health. Reach out to our workgroup leaders in your area of interest. **Feeding the Community** Jill Whitaker **HJC Coordinator** Jena Hanks **Director of Community Health & Equity** Meghan Warren