Feeling safe in your neighborhood is an important part of community health and well-being. Public safety can affect whether people feel comfortable walking outside, using parks and public spaces, attending community events, accessing services, and connecting with their neighbors. Violence and exposure to violence can also have lasting effects on physical health, mental health, stress, and quality of life.
Public Safety
- Community Safety Collaborative Dashboard: This dashboard was developed by Michigan State University’s C.S. Mott Department of Public Health in partnership with community organizations, helping residents find resources and services available throughout Flint and Genesee County. It includes information from approximately 400 agencies and organizations, with resources related to counseling, legal assistance, crisis services, youth and family support, health, food, and other community needs.
Learn more about the Greater Flint Community Safety Collaborative: The Community Foundation of Greater Flint provides additional information about the Collaborative, its violence-prevention work, community partnerships, and opportunities to get involved.
Continue Exploring Health Equity in Flint
Health is influenced by many interconnected factors. Explore other areas within the interactive Flint community page to learn more about housing, transportation, food access, environmental conditions, community resources, and other conditions that shape health. Visit the Community page here.
