Pillar 04

Community Wellness

A Healthier, Safer, Connected Cherry Hill

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Pillar 04 — Wellness

Community Wellness

A Healthier, Safer, Connected Cherry Hill

Healthcare services, mental health resources, and cultural connection keeping neighbors thriving together.

100%Community-Centered Whole Health Approach
2 AnchorHealthcare Providers in Active Partnership
Year-RoundResident Wellness Circles & Youth Activities

Community wellness in Cherry Hill is built from the inside out — starting with the strengths, traditions, and relationships that have sustained the neighborhood for generations.

Cherry Hill Strong works with local partners, healthcare providers, faith communities, and resident leaders to strengthen the conditions that support whole-person and whole-community health.

That includes expanding access to healthcare, supporting mental and behavioral health resources, creating spaces for recreation and connection, and reinforcing community safety through resident-led initiatives.

MedStar Harbor Hospital and Family Health Center of Baltimore are anchor healthcare partners, working alongside community programs to ensure preventative care, chronic disease management, and wellness programs are accessible right inside Cherry Hill.

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Strategic Initiatives

Key Focus Areas in Wellness

Targeted, resident-led initiatives designed to drive generational change in Cherry Hill.

01

Accessible Primary & Preventive Healthcare

Connecting residents with compassionate, culturally competent primary, pediatric, and specialty care within walking distance.

02

Mental & Behavioral Health Support

Breaking stigmas and providing trauma-informed counseling, support groups, and resident-led wellness circles.

03

Resident-Led Community Safety

Collaborating with local violence interrupters, Safe Streets, and tenant leadership to keep streets, parks, and school corridors secure.

04

Recreation, Waterfront & Green Space

Reconnecting residents to Patapsco Middle Branch waterfront parks, walking trails, community gardens, and athletic programs.

Collaboration

Partners in Wellness

Transformational work is only possible through aligned, dedicated partnerships.

Family Health Centers of Baltimore

Federally Qualified Community Health Center

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MedStar Harbor Hospital

Regional Hospital Partner & Clinical Care

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Cherry Hill Community Coalition

Civic Organizing & Resident Voice

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Restoring Inner City Hope (RICH)

Community Healing & Youth Empowerment

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Elev8 Baltimore

Family Support & Extended Wellness

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Safe Streets Cherry Hill

Community Violence Intervention Lead