Healthy Living Resources to Help Clients Prevent and Control Hypertension
This list can be used to identify appropriate, free online resources to support clients in reaching healthy living goals to prevent and control hypertension.
This tool is part of the Hypertension Prevention and Control Improvement Toolkit.
General Health
The EveryONE Project Neighborhood Navigator
American Academy of Family Physicians
A curated database of social services programs searchable by zip code
www.211.org
United Way
Free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects people with essential health and human services
Find a Health Center
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
A tool to help individuals search for HRSA-funded health centers
Healthy Diet
MyPlate
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Current nutrition guidelines, healthy eating tips, recipes, and resources
A tool to help each individual identify a personalized plan for what and how much to eat
from each food group
MyPlate Healthy Eating on a Budget
Tips and tricks for making healthier meals that fit an individual’s schedule and budget
Healthy recipes, meal plans, and cooking and grocery shopping tips
Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Information on what a healthy eating plan is and how to craft one
A food diary template to help individuals track meals and monitor eating habits
National Hunger Hotline
USDA
A hotline that provides local food assistance and other nutrition and social services information
- For English, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY
- For Spanish, call 1-877-8-HAMBRE
- Text 97779
Healthy Weight
Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity
CDC
Information on safe ways to help individuals manage their weight, including getting optimal sleep, reducing stress, and maintaining healthy eating habits and regular physical activity
Weight Management
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Weight management resources and healthy living tips and tools
Aim for a Healthy Weight
NIH
Information about how to reach and stay at a healthy weight
Physical Activity
Physical Activity Basics
CDC
An overview of physical activity guidelines and benefits, and strategies for overcoming barriers to being physically active
Physical Activity for People with Disability
Resources and guidelines to help adults with disabilities increase physical activity
A physical activity diary template to help individuals track weekly activity
Staying Active at Any Size
NIH
Physical activity ideas for individuals of all sizes, and tips for sticking with a physical activity plan
Move Your Way Activity Planner
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
A tool to build a personalized weekly activity plan and tips for fitting activity into one’s daily routine
Quitting Smoking
How to Quit Smoking
CDC
Resources to support individuals in quitting smoking, including a quit guide, free educational materials, and referrals to local resources
Quitline
CDC
Free quit help and access to a trained quit coach: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Smokefree.gov
NIH
Information and tools to help individuals quit smoking and other nicotine products
Limiting Alcohol
Alcoholics Anonymous
Resources and information to support individuals with drinking problems
SAMHSA's National Helpline
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals dealing with issues related to mental health and substance use, including alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs addictions
- 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- TTY: 1-800-487-4889
Treatment Services Locator
SAMHSA
A tool to help individuals find treatment facilities for issues related to mental health and substance use, including alcohol addiction
FindTreatment.gov
SAMHSA
A tool to find licensed providers who specialize in treating individuals dealing with issues related to mental health and substance use, including alcohol addiction
High-Quality Sleep
Understanding Sleep Hygiene and Mental Health
Northwestern
A tool that explores good sleep habits, which factors affect the quality of sleep, and how sleep hygiene is linked to health outcomes
Educational Resources on Sleep
NIH
Tips for getting enough sleep, including a sleep diary and guide to healthy sleep (in English and Spanish)
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep Foundation
An overview of sleep hygiene, including tips on how to revamp habits to get better nightly sleep
What is Sleep and Why is It Important?
American Sleep Association
Information about the importance of sleep and tips for getting better sleep
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