Collective Impact worked with the Hancock County, Marshall County and Wetzel/Tyler County Health Departments to develop three-year strategic plans to provide a road map for the future. Collective Impact also worked with the Marshall County and Wetzel /Tyler County Health Departments to update their Threat Preparedness community plans. For all projects, community stakeholders were engaged through community discussions. In general, the mission of the health departments in WV is to improve the wellbeing of communities by protecting against public health threats, preventing diseases, and promoting healthy living through education, regulation, and community partnerships.

"The WV ATC provides technical assistance and direct services statewide to West Virginians living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. While our primary headquarters is on the campus of Marshall University, in Huntington, WV, staff are positioned at strategic points across the Mountain State. Because we are spread out regionally across the state, agency staff sometimes felt disconnected, and at times struggled to understand the duties of colleagues they don’t see every day. The center asked Collective Impact to facilitate a half-day session designed to break down social and professional barriers. Bruce Decker carried out a highly effective process that helped staff communicate more easily with colleagues, and more readily handle intra-departmental conflict. WV ATC staff enjoyed the experience, and continue to reap the benefits." ~ Dr. Marc Ellison, Executive Director, West Virginia Autism Training Center - Marshall University