About HIAA
To strengthen community well-being through impactful collaboration and engagement for sustainable outcomes.
Mission
Communities in Appalachia will be stronger by fostering connections and building environments where everyone will have the opportunity to thrive.
Vision
We believe and are dedicated to…
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Moving beyond the status quo because change is possible.
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Seeking opportunities to work with community stakeholders through creating strong partnerships.
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Cultivating an inclusive environment resulting in innovative long-term solutions; representation across sectors, lived experiences, content expertise, cultures, and geographic regions.
Core Values
Core Programs
Branch & Bloom
C3
Community Coalition Cohort
Hope in Action coordinates a cohort of community coalitions representing every prevention region of WV.
RORA
Rooting Our Response Appalachia (RORA) is a program that helps people understand the underlying drivers of substance use.
Sparking Solutions
Sparking Solutions: Fueled by Hope in Action is a virtual gathering held every other month.
TheLink
TheLink is a resource guide app.
Regional Collaboratives
Appalachian Highlands Collaborative
Serves nine counties across Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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KY - Letcher, Martin, & Pike
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VA - Buchanan, Dicekson, Norton City, & Wise
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WV - McDowell & Mingo
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Greater Ohio Valley Collaborative
Serves nine counties across Ohio and West Virginia.
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OH - Athens & Washington
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WV - Calhoun, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt, & Wood
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Mon-Yough Collaborative
Serves nine counties across Maryland, Pennsylvania, & West Virginia.
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MD - Garrett
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PA - Fayette, Greene, Somerset, & Westmoreland
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WV - Marion, Monongalia, Preston, & Tucker
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