Wellness Resources

The Ellis County Wellness Committee was created in the fall of 2025. Its mission is to promote a culture of lifelong wellness across Ellis County by supporting healthy lifestyles and empower workplaces to strengthren our community. This group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Welcome Center at 2700 Vine St., unless otherwise noted on The Chamber's event calendar. All are welcome to attend!

Its Mission: Promote a culture of lifelong wellness across Ellis County by supporting healthy lifestyles and empowering workplaces to strengthen our community.

The Goals: 

1. Create central location for wellness resources on The Chamber’s website
2. Create a wellness program that incentivizes employees to live healthier lives
3. Retain employees and residents
4. Create a welcoming environment for new residents

Thank you to the following organizations for their support and particiaption in the Ellis County Wellness Committee!

Check out our list of resources below periodically as they will be updated:

• Aging
  • Bob & Pat Schmidt Community Center
    • Hays Senior Center
• Community Events & Social Gatherings
• Families Facing Housing Insecurity
  • Food insecurity and local pantries
  • Gas assistance
  • Mobile crisis
  • Rent support
  • Shelters
  • Utility support
• Financial
• Healthcare
  • Access a list of chamber member healthcare providers by type of care offered
• Meal Planning & Nutrition
• Mental Health
• New Community Member Programs/Outreach
  • Welcome Home Program
• Physical Wellness
  • Corporate discounts for gym memberships
    • HaysMed Center for Health Improvement
• Religious/Spiritual
  • Ellis County Ministerial Alliance