Health Education Programs
Williamson County & Cities Health District (WCCHD) offers health
education programs through its Healthy Adults and Healthy
Children & Families sections. All programs are offered in English and Spanish,
are free to the public, and are provided at various locations
throughout the County. Current programs are:
Healthy Adults
Healthy Children & Families
Beat the Pack
Beat the Pack teaches adults how to successfully quit using
tobacco products. The program consist of four education classes and three
support sessions. Classes are currently only offered to Williamson
County employees.
Upon completion of the program, participants receive the
certificate stating they have successfully completed the Beat the Pack program.
Childcare is not provided.
Please contact the Community Health Education Team for
additional information or to register for a series:
512-248-3252
1-800-890-6296
healthed@wcchd.org
Diabetes Self-Management Education
Diabetes Self-Management Education teaches adults how to
effectively manage their disease and maintain optimal health.
Classes meet once a week for six weeks and each class is
approximately an hour and a half. Topics covered include:
- What is Diabetes
- Diabetes and Diet
- Managing Blood Glucose
- Diabetes and Exercise
- Tips for Eating Out
- Preventing Complications
Upon completion of the program, participants receive a
certificate stating they have successfully completed the
Diabetes Self-Management Education program. Childcare is not
provided.
View or print the
Diabetes Self-Management Education brochure
in
English or
Spanish.
Please contact the Community Health Education Team for additional information or
to register for a series:
512-248-3252
1-800-890-6296
healthed@wcchd.org
Parents Helping Parents
Parents Helping Parents teaches parents and guardians the
knowledge and skills needed to develop strong family
relationships.
Classes are currently offered through Independent School
Districts and in partnership with Lone Star Circle of Care. Classes are relaxed, informal,
and similar to support group sessions. Topics covered include:
- Health and Safety
- Child Development
- Child Guidance
- Family Management
- Personal Growth
Participants are organized into groups based on the age of their
child. Available groups are:
- Parents of Children 0-3 ( Designed for parents age 13-21 only)
- Parents of Children 0-3
- Parents of Children 4-12
- Parents of Children 13-19
Upon completion of the program, participants receive a
certificate stating they have successfully completed the Parents
Helping Parents program. Childcare is not provided. Note :
These are not court-approved parenting classes.
WCCHD is always looking for caring and compassionate individuals to help
teach classes and provide support to other parents in the community.
View or print the
Parents Helping Parents brochure
in
English or
Spanish.
Please contact the Community Health Education Team for additional information
about Parents Helping Parents, to register for a series, or to become a trained
volunteer facilitator:
512-248-3252
1-800-890-6296
healthed@wcchd.org
Raising Healthy Families
Raising Healthy Families teaches parents and guardians of
children how to engage the entire family in eating healthy foods
and participating in physical activity. Leading healthy
lifestyles reduces the risk of becoming overweight and improves
overall health.
Classes meet once a week for six weeks. Each class is
approximately an hour and a half and includes activities on
nutrition and physical activity. Topics covered include:
- Obesity Prevention
- Grocery Shopping
- Preparing Healthy Foods
- Understanding Portion Size vs. Serving Size
- Planning for Physical Activity
- Engaging the Entire Family
Upon completion of the program, participants receive a
certificate stating they have successfully completed the Raising
Healthy Families program. Childcare is not provided.
View or print the
Raising Healthy Families brochure
in
English
or
Spanish.
Please contact the Community Health Education Team for additional information or
to register for a series:
512-248-3252
1-800-890-6296
healthed@wcchd.org
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