This is a picture of many hands put together in a circle.Who we are

Go For Health Windsor-Essex (GFH) is a coalition of recognized and respected community health organizations and volunteers. The GFH coalition is committed to reducing the high rate of chronic disease, mental illness, and injury through the advocacy and support of healthy living policy development. This unique partnership creates a model of collaborative action that is embraced by the business, education, government, health, and recreation & leisure sectors. Partners in these sectors agree to advocate, create, and implement policies that promote and support healthy living.

Vision

Windsor-Essex County embraces and models healthy living.

Mission

Provide leadership for collaborative action towards healthy living for wellness and the reduction of chronic disease in Windsor-Essex County.

Goal

Individual behaviour change through the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies that promote and support healthy living in Windsor-Essex County.

Values

  • Participation – The entire community, at every level, must participate in promoting and supporting behaviours that enhance each person’s ability to make healthy choices.
  • Innovation – The program’s strategies must be new and appealing in order to encourage widespread adoption of healthy living behaviors.
  • Leadership – People who are in a position to promote healthier lifestyles must be inspired to find the tools and support they need in order to encourage others.
  • Diversity – All goals and strategies must strive to include all members of a diverse community.
  • Collaboration – A successful coalition requires the active integration of shared resources in a community wide network.
  • Impact – All activities must have a positive outcome on the health and well being of the community.