Will County MAPP Collaborative

MAPP Collaborative consists of a broad cross section of organizations and individuals. MAPP is designed to provide a community-focused, data- driven, action-based comprehensive framework for assessing needs and addressing strategic issues.

The Will County Health Department’s involvement in MAPP is the result of two specific requirements, completed by this organization. Every five years local health departments in the state of Illinois are required to complete a needs assessment and community health plan, known as IPLAN (Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Need). Also, hospitals in Illinois are required to complete a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years. In Will County, the resulting MAPP Collaborative consists of a broad cross section of organizations and individuals. MAPP is designed to provide a community-focused, data- driven, action-based comprehensive framework for assessing needs and addressing strategic issues. This process is completed every three to five years through cross sectors; such as transportation, environmental, faith-based organizations, school districts, and many more including the local healthcare systems. Providing one or more of the essential core public health functions; including, but not limited to, community based organizations, social service agencies, hospitals, community health centers, local health department, schools, colleges and universities, law enforcement and businesses.