Millcreek
- Population: 61,720
- Designation Year: 2021
- Millcreek wants every resident to have an equal opportunity to be healthy. To achieve this, Millcreek established the Millcreek Promise Program to create a safer, healthier community for all. The Promise Program plans events and service projects to increase access to healthy food, de-stigmatize mental health, and improve opportunities for outdoor recreation. Millcreek installed a futsal court in a portion of the city home to lower-income, immigrant, and refugee populations. Millcreek also partnered with the IRC New Roots Program to promote local food production and incentivize growing culturally appropriate foods. The city website has a resource page to inform residents of opportunities for healthy eating, active living, and improving mental health.
- 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
- A moderate income housing plan
- Health-related objectives in the general plan
- Access to Healthy Food:
- A farmers market that accepts SNAP benefits
- A community garden
- Provided financial incentives for a grocery store to locate in an underserved area
- Active Living:
- Free and/or low-cost community sports/fitness programs for adults and children
- Connected walking and biking trails
- An active transportation plan
- An ordinance that requires new subdivisions to provide sidewalks and lights
- Conducted a walkability audit
- Wayfinding signage that promotes active transportation
- Mental Health:
- At least one evidence-based program or inititiative that provides education, awareness, and training to community members around mental health
- Promoted the use of the SafeUT app in schools and other community centers
- Medication disposal services, locations, or programs
- Gun locks available for free for community members