Community Initiatives

4 images, first of a trail builder in the forest, then a group showing 5 people representing the Spanish Advisory group, then individuals planting purple flags in grass, last children shoveling a little dirt

Our community is unique. Our approach to improving community health is unique, too.

What is our approach?

Every three years we conduct the Community Health Needs Assessment in partnership with our non-profit hospitals.
We build data-driven action plans to guide our community work.
Our team works alongside local partners. Our shared goals move us toward a healthier community.

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What are we working on?

Our teams help lead the initiatives below. We love being part of improving the quality of life in Mesa County.

Community Transformation

Community leaders developing solutions that lead to connection and a sense of community in Clifton.

Spanish Advisory Group

Hispanic leaders guiding organizations on how to serve and build trust with our Hispanic and Spanish-speaking residents.

Substance Abuse Prevention

Community coalition working to prevent substance misuse, with a focus on youth substance use prevention.

Suicide Prevention

Promotes and implements community-based strategies for suicide prevention including access to care, lethal means safety, increased connectedness, economic stability, education, and postvention services.

Trails

An outdoor recreation partnership supporting construction, planning, and maintenance of non-motorized trails in Mesa County.

cell phone and computer screen showing part of the community health needs assessment reports plus a magnifying glass — Explore the community data in the most recent **Community Health Needs Assessment**. You can look at specific community profiles or by topic.

Read the Clifton community commons vision plan

The Clifton Community Commons Vision Plan will serve as a long-term action plan to connecting and enhancing existing schoolyards and neighborhood parks, improve access to the Colorado Riverfront, develop safe routes, and expand natural open spaces.

This vision document was made possible by Great Outdoors Colorado.

The partner team includes:

Clifton Community Leaders
Clifton Community Outreach
Mesa County Public Health
Trust for Public Land

Special thanks to David Combs, Alyssa Jones, Hugo Moreno, Andres Sanchez, and Cassandra Shellabarger.

Clifton Community Commons Vision Plan