Equity and Collaborative Impact
At Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH), we believe that real change starts by working together. That’s why we bring together local partners and organizations to tackle the challenges people face in reaching whole-person wellness across our region.
Our Equity and Collaborative Impact (ECI) team leads this work. Their focus is to build strong partnerships to promote health equity and whole-person wellness through regional community engagement, coalition building, and strategic technical assistance.
Right now, the team is focused on:
Preventing substance use and offering harm reduction tools
Sharing information and support about COVID-19
Improving mental and behavioral health services
The ECI team works on many projects with different partners. You can read more about those projects below.
Our Projects
Evaluation Services Request
The ECI team is dedicated to supporting community-based organizations across our region. We leverage our expertise, resources and experience to help partners in a variety of ways, including evaluation services. If your organization is in need of evaluation services, we can help! Complete the evaluation services request form to get started.
Voter Tools
Questions and completed request forms can be sent to eci@southwestach.org.
SWACH Policy Priorities for 2026
Access to basic needs
Access to essentials like nutritious food, clean water, transportation, communication, and healthcare is vital for health and community prosperity. Meeting these needs reduces stress and fosters stability, while lack of access heightens illness and mental health risks, worsening health inequities. SWACH advocates for ensuring access to these basics to build healthier communities and provide stability and opportunities for all.
Medicaid
Medicaid is crucial, providing essential healthcare like prescriptions and mental health care. Without it, vulnerable groups such as children and older adults would face poorer health and higher costs. SWACH supports Medicaid for its role in protecting healthcare access and community stability.
Housing
Safe, stable, and affordable housing is crucial for dignity and well-being. It reduces stress and supports employment, education, health, and community ties. SWACH advocates for housing as a fundamental right, ensuring everyone deserves a safe home, regardless of income or circumstance.
Priority Populations
Marginalized groups like LGBTQIA2+, BIPOC, immigrants, and youth face threats to safety, rights, and health due to systemic discrimination and intentional oppression. Lacking resources and protections makes them vulnerable to violence and poverty. SWACH advocates for these communities, stressing the need to protect their rights for a safe and inclusive society.
Native and tribal affairs
Native and Tribal communities have long advocated for their sovereignty and existence. We support their rights to self-determination, reparations, and access to necessary resources. SWACH champions Native and Tribal Affairs, emphasizing the importance of honoring sovereignty, upholding treaty rights, and investing in community-driven solutions for justice, healing, and a healthier shared future.
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