Health & Vitality Council

The Health and Vitality Council (HVC) is an initiative of The Learning Council, originally founded in partnership with the Kampe Foundation and now fully under TLC's stewardship. We are dedicated to building healthier, more informed communities through comprehensive education, cultural celebration, and whole-person wellness programming.

We believe that health is the presence of knowledge, connection, dignity, and care. From comprehensive sexual health education to herbal medicine, from movement to mindfulness, the HVC meets our community where it is and offers resources that truly serve everyone.

The HVC provides sex education that aligns with Colorado HB 19-1032, advocating for informed choices and healthy communities across Delta County. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed for students in grades 5 and up, covering adolescent development and puberty, identity and self-understanding, communication and healthy relationships, consent and personal boundaries, self-care and personal safety, and more, all tailored to each age group.

A cornerstone of our approach is peer-to-peer education. We train youth to become sexual health educators themselves, empowering young people to share knowledge, build trust, and create change within their own communities.

Mindful Mamas
A supportive community group for mothers and caregivers to gather, share, and find connection. Mindful Mamas creates space for the joys and challenges of parenthood, rooted in community.
Movement as Medicine
Monthly movement classes offered with live music, exploring the healing power of the body in motion. Open to all ages and abilities, these classes invite participants to explore wellness through joy, grief and play.
Herbal First Aid
Offering practical, hands-on training in using herbs to address everyday health needs. From wound care to immune support, participants leave with real skills and a deeper relationship with the healing plants growing all around us.
Heritage Month Celebrations & Workshops
Throughout the year, the HVC hosts workshops and events honoring diverse cultural heritages, weaving health, history, and community celebration together.
West African Drum & Dance
Monthly classes connect participants to cultural traditions through rhythm and movement, nourishing the body, the spirit, and our community's cross-cultural bonds.
Cottonwood Health Clinic
(Coming Soon) We are excited to announce the launch of the Cottonwood Health Clinic, a wellness hub at The Hearth, offering medical care, mental health services, gender-affirming care, midwifery resources, and herbalism on a sliding scale. This clinic represents our commitment to ensuring that quality, compassionate healthcare is accessible to everyone in our community, regardless of income or identity.