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Programs: Oversight of the chelsea, dexter, manchester & stockbridge wellness centers which serve approximately 6,700 service area residents. The wellness centers are medically integrated wellness facilities that include orthopedic and physical therapy services open to the public. Therapy pools and workout equipment. They also provide free classes to developmentally disabled adults and other community members plus fee based classes to anyone in the community. Health lectures are free for the community. Chelsea wellness center is the first certified medical integration center in mi. Established five communites wellness coalitions. Our technical support includes identifying local/ state & national resources, identifying prevention best practices, planning & funding activities & meetings, archiving documents, developing marketing & educational material, publicity, educating on the role of coalitions & project development, hosting workshops, problem solving and general support of volunteers (coalition members). Funds are available for comprehensive wellness plans in each of the five communities in the service area.