Build a community health framework

Theory and Evidence

Centre for Addictions Research of BC. (2010). Capacity and Sustainability: Involves people, relationships, material resources and knowledge.

Centre for Addictions Research of BC. (2011). Regional Statistics.

Kreuter, M., Lezin, N. & Young, L. (2000). Evaluating community-based collaborative mechanisms: Implications for practitioners. Health Promotion Practice, 1(1), 49-63.

Larson, C., Schlundt, D., Patel, K., Goldzweig, I. & Hargreaves, M. (2009). Community participation in health initiatives for marginalized populations. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 32(4), 264-270.

Merzel, C. & D’Afflitti, J. (2003). Reconsidering community-based health promotion: Promise, performance and potential. American Journal of Public Health, (4), 557-574.

Thom, B. & Bayley, M. (2007). Multi-component programmes: An approach to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm. York, UK: Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Tools

Action Plan Template. Use this tool to map out the details of an action plan. (http://test.carbc.ca/Portals/0/Community/ActionPlanTemplate.pdf)

Evaluating: Community Action Resources for Inuit, Metis and First Nations. This resource helps with developing and using simple evaluation tools, preparing an evaluation plan, and dealing with the interpersonal relations involved in program evaluation. (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/alt_formats/fnihb-dgspni/pdf/pubs/services/evaluating-evaluation-eng.pdf)

Finding Resources: Community Action Resources for Inuit, Metis and First Nations. Tips and ways of doing things to help you feel more comfortable finding resources, whether money or volunteers, and responding to the needs of volunteers. (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/alt_formats/fnihb-dgspni/pdf/pubs/services/finding-recherche-eng.pdf)

From the Ground Up: Community's Role in Addressing Street Level Social Issues. Build community by operating in ways that are neighbourhood-focused, strength-based and community-driven. (http://cwf.ca/pdf-docs/publications/from-the-ground-up-2008.pdf)

Logic Model Tool. Use this tool to help you articulate a long-term desired outcome, short-term outcomes and strategic activities. (http://test.carbc.ca/Portals/0/Community/LogicModel.pdf)

Making It Happen: Community Action Resources for Inuit, Metis and First Nations. A guide to help put plans into action, including teamwork, budgeting, accounting and promotion. (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/alt_formats/fnihb-dgspni/pdf/pubs/services/makingithappen-realisation-eng.pdf)

Planning: Community Action Resources for Inuit, Metis and First Nations. This manual provides information on the importance of planning, the steps to achieve it and its concrete application. (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/alt_formats/fnihb-dgspni/pdf/pubs/services/planning-planification-eng.pdf)

Reflection Matrix. Use this tool to reflect on factors that detract or contribute to community health, assets to strengthen, and factors to change. (http://test.carbc.ca/Portals/0/Community/ReflectionMatrix.pdf)

Toolbox: Community Action Resources for Inuit, Metis and First Nations. This resource gathers together tools to help guide the interpersonal aspects of community action and the techniques needed to carry out a project. (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/alt_formats/fnihb-dgspni/pdf/pubs/services/toolbox-outils-eng.pdf)