Health thrives where connection lives – and this regional well-being assessment will help us understand all the things that impact central western Washington’s overall well-being, by allowing us to describe what creates thriving, connected communities where every individual can access the resources, care, and support they need, when they need it. This assessment will establish a baseline understanding of our theory of change, which states that connection creates health—connections between people, between organizations, and across systems. This assessment and its components will allow us to measure change in well-being for our region over time.

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Through this work, we will identify and refine data metrics that reflect community health and well-being across counties, demographics, and even individual experiences. By analyzing sources like Healthy People 2030, Healthy Youth Survey, County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, U.S. Census data, local community health assessments, and data from our Community Care Hub, we can spot gaps in information and design strategies to fill them. We’ll collaborate with Tribal health leaders and community partners to define well-being and collect both quantitative and qualitative data that show how interventions truly impact people’s lives. These new insights will guide future interventions, policies, and funding decisions.