
Annabella
- Population: 900
- Designation Year: Spring 2021
As a small rural town, Annabella has worked hard to support the health of its residents. The citizens of Annabella are each provided a key to the town’s community center, which is complete with a gym and basketball court. There are connected walking and biking trails throughout the area, which are mapped on a town kiosk and will soon be added to the town’s website. To promote healthy eating, Annabella has a community garden and to address mental wellbeing, the town promotes the use of the SafeUT mental health app.
- Collaboration:
- A relationship with the local health department
- A resource page on their website to assist in accessing healthy foods, physical activity, and mental health resources
- Access to Healthy Food:
- A community garden
- Active Living:
- Free and/or low-cost community sports/fitness programs for adults and children
- Connected walking and biking trails
- Mental Health:
- Promoted the use of the SafeUT app in schools and other community centers