Phoenix Project Resiliency Wellness Plan:

The Phoenix Project Resiliency Wellness Plan is designed to cultivate a transformative cultural shift by fostering environments where individuals are empowered to perform at their peak—personally and professionally. At the heart of this initiative is the Wellness Coach, a critical resource in optimizing human performance through targeted support, advocacy, and education.

 

Vision

The Phoenix Project envisions bringing general wellness services directly to the community, enabling early diagnosis and treatment of common health challenges—ultimately reducing emergency care dependency and enhancing population health outcomes.

 

Mission

To provide accessible, preventative information and resources to address and mitigate problematic substance use. By leveraging universal, community-driven education and awareness strategies, the initiative seeks to build resilient, caring, and optimistic climates that promote self-care, holistic health, risk reduction, and quality of life for all.

 

Wellness Strategy

a. Suicide Prevention and Quality of Life Enhancement A community-based approach is central to reducing suicide rates and addressing negative quality of life indicators. This includes integrating holistic wellness capabilities—emphasizing early identification and intervention—to address issues affecting readiness. The initiative draws strength from leadership’s commitment to advancing wellness across physical, behavioral, spiritual, social, and cultural domains.

 

b. Community Capacity Building Focusing on reducing modifiable risk factors and increasing protective ones, the plan promotes coaching, mentoring, and fostering a strong sense of community. Through capacity-building frameworks, communities are equipped with the skills, processes, and resources needed to adapt and thrive in rapidly evolving environments.

 

Core Capabilities

• Community Consulting

• Multidisciplinary Services Resource Planning

• Development & Management Support Services

• Volunteer Engagement & Support

 

Communication Channels

• 2-1-1 HELPLINE

• Agency Briefings & Communication Plans

• Digital Outreach (Websites & Social Media)

• Weekly Email Newsletters

 

Collaboration Network

• Local Resource Partnerships

• Integrated Command and Community Support Teams

 

Wellness Dimensions & Emphasis

The strategy promotes shared responsibility and self-care across eight key dimensions of wellness:

Dimension Focus

• Emotional- Building coping skills and meaningful relationships

• Environmental- Creating supportive, health-positive spaces

• Financial- Fostering financial well-being and preparedness

• Intellectual- Encouraging learning and skill development

• Occupational- Enriching life through fulfilling work

• Physical- Advocating for movement, nutrition, and rest

• Social- Nurturing connection and support systems

• Spiritual- Cultivating purpose and inner peace

 

Prevention & Awareness Initiatives

To promote resilience and reduce behavioral health stigma, the plan encourages:

• Local Training & Education

• Visibility of Support Services

• Suicide Risk Screening in Primary Care

• Mini Resource Fairs with Service Providers

• Community Engagement Events (e.g., run/walks)

• Outreach to Geographically Dispersed Families

• Month-long Campaigns (Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Awareness)

• Media Dissemination of Help Resources

This holistic approach is designed to equip individuals, families, and organizations with sustainable wellness strategies, leveraging team-based synergy and community-driven programming. The Phoenix Project stands as a beacon of resilience, readiness, and hope—tailored to meet the evolving needs of today's force and tomorrow's community.

 

National Campaigns

 

 

Aligning prevention efforts with national campaigns that target ATOD misuse would provide for periods of increased prevention efforts to raise additional awareness. 

 

Examples include:

1. Alcohol Awareness Month, April

2. Recovery Month, September

3. Red Ribbon Month, October

4. Great American Smoke Out, November

5. Drunk and Drugged Driving Month, December

 

Other Suggested National Campaigns

1. January 1 – 31- National Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month

2. January 22 – 28- National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

3. February 1 – 28- American Heart Month

4. February 1 – 28- Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

5. February 4- World Cancer Day

6. March 1 – 31- National Nutrition Month

7. March 1 – 31- Problem Gambling Awareness Month

8. March 4 – 11- National Sleep Awareness Week

9. March 10- National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

10. March 19 – 23- National Youth Violence Prevention Week

11. March 27- American Diabetes Alert Day

12. April 1 – 30- Alcohol Awareness Month

13. April 1 – 30- National Child Abuse Prevention Month

14. April 1 – 30- National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

15. April 1 – 30- Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

16. April 1 – 30- STI Awareness Month

17. April 2 – 8- National Public Health Week – Healthiest Nation 2030: Changing Our Future Together

18. April 3- Sexual Assault Awareness Day of Action

19. April 5- National Alcohol Screening Day

20. April 7- World Health Day

21. April 10- National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day

22. April 15- RAINN Day

23. April 23 – 29- World Immunization Week

24. April 23 – 27- Every Kid Healthy Week

25. April 28- National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

26. May 1 – 31- Global Employee Health and Fitness Month

27. May 1 – 31- Global Youth Traffic Safety Month

28. May 1 – 31- Healthy Vision Month

29. May 1 – 31- Hepatitis Awareness Month

30. May 1 – 31- Mental Health Month

31. May 1 – 31- National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

32. May 1 – 31- National Stroke Awareness Month

33. May 1 – 31- National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month

34. May 2 – 8- Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

35. May 6 – 12- North American Occupational Safety and Health Week

36. May 13 – 19- National Alcohol- and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week

37. May 18- HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

38. May 21 – 25-Healthy and Safe Swimming Week

39. May 25- Heat Safety Awareness Day

40. May 31- National Senior Health & Fitness Day ®

41. May 31- World No Tobacco Day

42. June 1 - July 4- Fireworks Safety Month

43. June 1 – 30- Men's Health Month

44. June 1 – 30- National Safety Month

45. June 27- National HIV Testing Day

46. July 16 – 22- National Youth Sports Week

47. August 13 – 19- National Health Center Week

48. September 1 – 30- Healthy Aging ® Month

49. September 1 – 30- National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

50. September 1 – 30- National Preparedness Month

51. September 1 – 30- National Recovery Month

52. September 1 – 30- National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month

53. September 1 – 30- Pain Awareness Month

54. September 1 – 30- Sexual Health Awareness Month

55. September 9 – 15- National Suicide Prevention Week

56. September 18-Get Ready Day

57. September 22- Falls Prevention Awareness Day

58. September 24 – 28- Family Health & Fitness Day USA ®

59. September 27- National Women's Health & Fitness Day

60. September 28- Sport Purple for Platelets Day

61. October 1 – 31- Domestic Violence Awareness Month

62. October 1 – 31- Health Literacy Month

63. October 1 – 31- National Bullying Prevention Month

64. October 1 – 31- National Dental Hygiene Month

65. October 1 – 31- National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

66. October 1 – 31- National Medical Librarians Month

67. October 7 – 13- Mental Illness Awareness Week

68. October 11- National Depression Screening Day ®

69. October 16 – 20- National Health Education Week

70. October 21 – 27 National Healthcare Quality Week

71. October 21 National Check Your Meds Day

72. October 23 – 31 Red Ribbon Week

73. November 1 – 30 American Diabetes Month

74. November 1 – 30 National Family Caregivers Month

75. November 17-International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

76. November 22- National Family Health History Day

77. December 1 – 31 Safe Toys and Celebrations Month

78. December 1 World AIDS Day

79. December 2 – 8 National Han