Health Equity Zone West Warwick

Health Equity Zone West Warwick The West Warwick Health Equity Zone (WWHEZ) is a collective response to issues the community has identified as a priority for their hometown. Join in!

Health Equity is achieved when every person has the opportunity to attain his or her full health potential and no social position or social determinant can disadvantage their opportunity. West Warwick Health Equity Zone (WWHEZ) is collaborating with many West Warwick businesses, organizations, and residents to address important community health priorities and create healthy, happy, and safe neighborhoods. West Warwick's Health Equity Zone has a HUB! We call it the HEZ Hub, which is a free community space that can be used for any community event that connects the community. We aim to:
• Improve access to healthy foods
• Promote teen health
• Prevent drug overdose, addiction
• Promote recovery and wellness
• Promote a healthy community that provides opportunities for physical activity

Thundermist Health Center is proud to be the backbone agency for the Health Equity Zone. Health Equity Zone is comprised of the following organizations who are partnering to bring health equality to the West Warwick community. We welcome you to join us.

• Farm Fresh Rhode Island
• YMCA
• The Providence Center/ Anchor Recovery
• Town of West Warwick
• West Warwick Police Department
• West Warwick Public Library
• West Warwick Public Schools
• West Warwick Senior Center
• Westbay Community Action

HEZ Hub is located at 1229 Main Street in West Warwick, next to Thundermist Dental, and has space for free community use. The Hub will host group exercise classes, cooking classes, community meetings and activities, recovery programs, and other opportunities for the community to participate.. We welcome you to become part of the change Health Equity Zone is bringing to our community.

11/17/2025

Come get it! We have bunches of fresh kale, chard, beets, radishes, peppers, apples, oranges, and other fruits and veggies in our community pantry right now!

Take what you need, no questions asked. The pantry is available during all hours the library is open.

11/11/2025
11/11/2025

Whatever you're going through, you don't have to face it alone. 💙

Call, text, or chat 988 anytime. Our compassionate counselors are here to listen, offer support, and provide resources. You deserve care, and someone ready to be there for you.

Regional Access Points are Rhode Island's one-stop, walk-in hubs for:* Shelter referrals* Housing problem-solving* Crisi...
11/10/2025

Regional Access Points are Rhode Island's one-stop, walk-in hubs for:
* Shelter referrals
* Housing problem-solving
* Crisis response support

These centers have replaced the CES hotline number.

Please see the flyer for information regarding all Regional Access Points, including hours of operation, location, telephone numbers and closest bus lines available.

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be di...
10/30/2025

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be distributed in November. Take a look at the flyer see where your local food pantries are.

All food pantries are looking for donations of non-perishable food items. Let's come together to keep our local food pantries stocked!! 🍅🥦🌽🍍

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1229 Main Street
West Warwick, RI
02893

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Health Equity is achieved when every person has the opportunity to attain their full health potential and no social position or social determinant can disadvantage their opportunity. West Warwick Health Equity Zone (WWHEZ) is collaborating with many West Warwick businesses, organizations, and residents to address important community health priorities and create healthy, happy, and safe neighborhoods. West Warwick's Health Equity Zone has a HUB! We call it the HEZ Hub, which is a free community space that can be used for any community event that connects the community. We aim to: • Improve access to healthy foods • Promote teen health • Prevent drug overdose, addiction • Promote recovery and wellness • Build a community that understands how toxic stress can affect health • Promote a healthy community that provides opportunities for physical activity Thundermist Health Center is proud to be the backbone agency for the Health Equity Zone. Health Equity Zone is comprised of the following organizations who are partnering to bring health equality to the West Warwick community. We welcome you to join us. • Farm Fresh Rhode Island • YMCA • South Pointe Christian Church • The Providence Center/ Anchor Recovery and Wellness center • Town of West Warwick • West Warwick Police Department • West Warwick Public Library • West Warwick Public Schools • West Warwick Senior Center • Westbay Community Action HEZ Hub is located at 1229 Main Street in West Warwick, next to Thundermist Dental, and has space for free community use. The Hub will host group exercise classes, cooking classes, community meetings and activities, recovery programs, and other opportunities for the community to participate.. We welcome you to become part of the change Health Equity Zone is bringing to our community.