Become a community health hub. Host a Self-Management Workshop.
Supporting healthy communities is important to all of us. Whether you are a faith-based or community-focused organization, or a retail business or another type of organization, ensuring the health of all Delawareans contributes to not only a better quality of life but also lower health care costs and higher productivity. Hosting a Self-Management Workshop proves you are driven to give back to the community, helping people thrive and live well.
Self-Management programs help people live healthier lives.
Self-Management programs are free, interactive sessions provided by DPH. They help people with ongoing health conditions learn how to live life to the fullest. For many people, this means a life with less stress, more energy, and a greater ability to do the things they want to do. They are evidence-based, peer-led, interactive sessions available in small groups of up to 12 participants, once a week for six weeks.
Participants learn how to:
As a Self-Management program host site, you benefit — and we provide the tools.
As your community image is enhanced, your own constituents may become interested in improving their health — a win-win. The halo effect brings others to you. And we will provide you with all the materials you need to promote the program through your own organization and community. Get a glimpse at a toolkit, with newsletter articles, fact sheets, and more.
View the toolkit
Two programs have specific goals.
Programa de autogestión de la diabetes
La diabetes es una enfermedad crónica compleja que requiere monitoreo continuo para retrasar o prevenir las complicaciones. This program helps participants gain confidence in their ability to manage their health and to maintain an active and fulfilling life.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
This program is designed for adults with conditions such as arthritis, asthma, lung disease, heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis, who struggle to find ways to manage their condition.
