2023-2027 Community Health Improvement Plan

The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is a roadmap and action plan for how the Health Department will work alongside community members and partners to address some of the most important health issues in the West Allis and West Milwaukee community. Based on findings from the 2022 Community Health Assessment, the three areas of focus for the 2023-2027 CHIP are Behavioral/Mental Health, Substance Use, and Community Safety & Violence Prevention. Action teams were established for each area of focus, made up of community partners that helped create the goals, objectives, and strategies. The below goals along with the CHIP will evolve over time, just as the needs of the West Allis and West Milwaukee community do. We invite you to follow along with us as we work to accomplish the below goals and achieve a healthier community. 

Behavioral/MentaI Health

Goal 1: Enhance collaboration, understanding, and access to behavioral health resources in the community.

Goal 2: Establish a community of mental health resiliency.

Goal 3: Increase awareness and acceptance of behavioral health issues in the 55+ adult population.

Substance Use

Goal 1: Increase education on alcohol misuse and vaping.

Goal 2: Increase understanding of Substance Use Disorder and access to harm reduction services in the community.

Community Safety & Violence Prevention

Goal 1: Connect populations experiencing domestic violence to supportive services and safety planning.

Goal 2: Increase awareness and understanding of healthy relationships and family supports.

Goal 3: Empower the community to build a culture of respect and resiliency.