NFSB
Inclusive Healthy Communities Center

Purpose

Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) Inclusive Healthy Communities Center (IHC) is a community change initiative funded by the Division of Disability Services. Our mission is to provide community resources, including best practices, tools for improving inclusivity, and peer support services, to people living with disabilities in Nutley Township and surrounding New Jersey. The center will also serve as a network for organizations and communities seeking to improve health equity as they work to build a stronger community.

Key Outcomes/Impact

Improve access to peer support services for people with disabilities.

Create an inclusive and equitable community for people living with disabilities in Nutley Township and surrounding New Jersey.

Promote emotional wellbeing, independence, self-advocacy, and community connection.

Who We Serve

NFSB Inclusive Healthy Community Center, Empowered Connections: Peer Support Program serves Adults (21-and over) with:

Physical
disabilities

(Ex: health condition affecting mobility, sensory, or chronic illness such as diabetes, kidney disease, arthritis)

Mental Health
disabilities

(Ex: depression, anxiety,
PTSD, bipolar disorder)
 

Neurological & developmental disabilities

(Ex: Autism, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
 

The Center Features

Peer Support Services

  • IHC Trainings and Events
  • Research Library

IHC Advisory Committee

Resource Library

Blogs

IHC Annual Conference

Newsletters

Q&A Portal

IHC home page program details

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