WILL COUNTY MAPP COLLABORATIVE
The Mobilizing for Action Through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) Collaborative program works to bring together community partners, residents and local organizations to assess health needs, set shared priorities and implement strategies that improve the health and well-being of all Will County residents.
What is MAPP?
Health extends beyond medical care, it’s shaped by the environments where people live, learn, work, worship and play. Achieving health means fostering conditions that support complete physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. The Will County Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) Collaborative provides a framework to strategically improve community health outcomes through collective action. Together, we identify community needs, leverage local assets and implement strategies that strengthen the conditions for healthy living.
The MAPP process is inclusive and community-driven, engaging a cross-sector network of partners across Will County. Participants include civic and volunteer groups, local and state government agencies, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, hospitals, law enforcement and many others who bring diverse perspectives and resources to the table.
MAPP has been implemented in Will County since 2011, with our sixth iteration beginning Fall 2025.
Vision Statement
Achieving equitable and optimal health, in body and mind, for all Will County residents
Mission Statement
The Will County MAPP Collaborative will assess the health needs of the community and develop, implement and evaluate initiatives to promote the highest quality of life for all residents.
Committed to improving the health and wellness of all Will County residents through:
- Access to Food and Nutrition
- Maternal and Child Health
- Behavioral Health and Substance Use
Sponsors
The MAPP Collaborative can attribute its success to support received from our Fiscal Sponsor and Contributors:
FISCAL SPONSOR
Fiscal Contributors
Join the MAPP Collaborative
MAPP hosts regular community meetings where organizations collaborate, share resources and align health initiatives across the county. These meetings offer opportunities to network, showcase programs and support grassroots campaigns. Through this collaboration, the MAPP Collaborative and its partners address priority health needs and work to improve residents’ quality of life.
Click here to join the Will County MAPP Collaborative.
Reports
Community Data Sources
To explore more community data, consider the following sources:
Archived Reports
Professional Resources
Find tools and guidance to support your work in Will County’s three priority areas: Access to Food and Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health and Behavioral Health and Substance Use. These resources were selected to help professionals connect, collaborate and advance initiatives that improve community health.
Access to Food and Nutrition
Check back for additional information soon. Stay connected for upcoming professional tools and resources.
Maternal and Child Health
The MAPP Breastfeeding Collaborative focuses on addressing Will County’s high infant mortality rate by promoting breastfeeding across the community.
Healthcare Professionals, consider exploring the following sources and applying them where they can support your practice:
- Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine: Home
- Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine: Protocols
- Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine: Hand-outs for Parents
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Breastfeeding-Friendly Pediatric Office
- Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association: Providers
- Breastfeeding University: Global Breastfeeding Institute
- First Droplets: Pre- and Postnatal Hand Expression
- Health Care Provider’s Guide to Breastfeeding: Texas WIC
- Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education
- Kangaroo Mother Care
- Springfield Urban League, Inc., Milk of Life
- Starting the Conversation: A Breastfeeding Curriculum
- The B.L.A.C.K. Course: Lactation Education from the Black Perspective
Community businesses and organizations, review the resources below and join us in pledging that breastfeeding is welcome in your space:
Behavioral Health and Substance Use
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MAPP For Residents
The Will County MAPP Collaborative works to improve health for everyone in our community by focusing on three priorities: Access to Food and Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health and Behavioral Health and Substance Use. Here you’ll find trusted local programs and services to support you and your family, whether you need healthy food options, healthcare access or mental health and recovery resources. Knowing where to start is the first step toward creating a healthier, stronger Will County together.
Access to Food and Nutrition
The Will County MAPP Collaborative connects Will County residents with local food resources. Use the following link below to find food pantries and micro pantries throughout Will County.
Maternal and Child Health
The MAPP Breastfeeding Collaborative is working to help lower Will County’s high infant mortality rate by supporting breastfeeding across our community. If you’re expecting or have a baby or young child, check out our list of breastfeeding resources. You’ll find information for parents and caregivers, including resources for fathers and for Black and Latino families, plus much more to support you on your journey.
Behavioral Health and Substance Use
Check back for additional information soon. Stay connected to discover upcoming events, services and resources for your family.