Whole Communities–Whole Health

Partnerships are Vital to our Mission

Building trust with community members is both a goal and a method for Whole Communities–Whole Health (WCWH). One key part of the project lies in forming relationships that can stand the test of time, allowing research to blend into the everyday lives and priorities of the people in eastern Travis County.  

Ultimately, WCWH aims to build lasting partnerships with the community, helping us understand both its strengths and the factors that shape health and well-being.  

How to get Involved

WCWH works alongside community organizations, researchers, and local families to improve health and well-being in southeastern Travis County and neighboring communities. Below are some of the ways you can connect with WCWH and become part of this important work. 

Community Organizations

We’re proud to work alongside organizations committed to improving health and well-being in our communities. Together, we collaborate on events, trainings, and initiatives that address local needs. If you or your organization are interested in exploring a partnership, learning more about our training opportunities, or getting involved in our annual Community Resource Day, we’d love to hear from you!

Partnership opportunities

  • Access WCWH research data to help inform your programs.
  • Collaborate with our team on data collection that supports your work.
  • Share surveys and focus groups with our participant network.
  • Gather insights and feedback from our Community Strategy Team. 

Community Strategy Team

The Community Strategy Team (CST) is at the heart of WCWH, helping ensure our studies reflect the values and priorities of local families. Please reach out if you live or work in these areas and want to get involved. We typically recruit new CST members each summer.

What CST members do

  • Provide feedback to researchers at every stage of the study.
  • Help shape how findings are shared with the community.
  • Strengthen connections between researchers and local families. 

Collaborative Research

We welcome researchers from a wide range of disciplines to join us in advancing innovative, community-centered research — from testing new hypotheses to working with our tools and participant registry. 

Opportunities for researchers

  • Collaborate with WCWH researchers to test new hypotheses.
  • Utilize WCWH-developed technologies in your own studies.
  • Access our registry of study participants to enhance your research.
  • Consult on approaches for returning data to participants and/or the community.

Interdisciplinary workgroups

  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Data Return
  • Retention & Participant Engagement

Sign up for the WCWH Research Registry

Join the registry to receive updates about research studies you or your family may qualify for.

Signing up does not mean you are agreeing to participate. Participation is always voluntary, and you can leave a study at any time. Many. Many studies offer compensation. When a study becomes available, we’ll reach out so you can decide whether you’d like to take part.

Sign up for the WCWH registry