St. Charles County MAPP

St. Charles County MAPP logoSt. Charles County continuously ranks as one of Missouri’s healthiest counties and strives to be among the healthiest communities in the United States. The Department of Public Health is leading a county-wide effort to identify public health issues within the community and develop strategies to address those concerns. Involving individuals from many different specialties, the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) process assesses four overarching categories:

  • Community Health Status Assessment – addressing the overall health of residents and offering a look at the area’s health status
  • Community Themes and Strengths Assessment – collecting input on issues important to St. Charles County residents
  • Local Public Health System Assessment – identifying capacity and capabilities of the local public health system
  • Forces of Change Assessment – identifying legislation, technology and other areas that affect the community’s health

The Process:

The MAPP process has been developed by the National Association of County and City Health Officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to build a community consensus toward the health needs of area residents. The process is divided into six stages:

  • Organizing
  • Visioning
  • Conducting assessments
  • Identifying priorities
  • Developing goals and strategies
  • Taking action
MAPP outline graphic

Meeting Materials:

CHIP Activity Tracker

The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Activity Tracker is used to track data on events and programs happening in St. Charles County to address mental health, substance use and chronic disease prevention. Partner organizations can use this form to submit activities to the plan.