
Mission
The Oceanside Health and Wellness Network strives to facilitate a collaborative environment which engages a broad range of members that reflects the diversity of our region and supports grassroots informed initiatives to improve wellness in measurable ways.

Vision
Oceanside residents are part of a healthy, caring, collaborative community that builds on strengths to address unique and common needs


Our Values
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Collaboration – Building relationships and partnerships with integrity, honesty, transparency and having a willingness for open dialogue and sharing
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Belonging – Creating an inclusive and culturally safe space for all
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Respect – Honouring each other’s strengths and celebrating different voices
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Courage – Taking a leadership role when appropriate, staying strong when faced with adversity, speaking up when others cannot, and being willing to listen to ideas other than our own
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Compassion — Meeting people where they are at and taking action to build equity and resilience
Our Guiding Principles
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We work together in a caring way by following these guiding principles:
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Collaborate in a non-hierarchical way
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Use consensus decision making protocols
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Be action oriented
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Actively listen
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Be respectful
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Be passionate, patient and persistent
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Have fun
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Appreciate others’ opinions
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Act with kindness
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Be transparent and use clear communication
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Encourage full participation by allowing time for everyone to speak
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Come prepared and actively participate
