Local businesses and organizations are making a difference in the health and well-being of Sullivan County firefighters through their support of the 2026 Healthiest Fire Department Challenge Turtle Awards.

Sullivan 180's Empowering a Healthier Generation team took the national stage at the American School Health Association's 100th Annual Conference, sharing how a rural New York county is transforming school wellness through partnerships, student leadership, and sustainable systems change.

Funded by county opioid settlement funds, Sullivan 180 recently presented motivational speaker Eddie Cortes to Sullivan County schools, engaging close to 1,250 middle and high school students from the Liberty, Monticello and Sullivan West school districts

Sullivan 180 recently hosted a hands-on tree demonstration at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School in Monticello School District, bringing students, school administrators, facilities and community partners to learn about tree selection, planting, pruning, and care.

Sullivan 180 Outreach Coordinator Nicole Blais presented at the 1st Annual New York Women in Fire Day held in Albany in September. Hosted by the Westmere Fire Department, the conference welcomed attendees from 17 counties throughout New York State, including 4 representatives from Sullivan County.

Friends, neighbors and community partners from across Sullivan County will gather Wednesday, September 23, at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for A Celebration of Our Community, an evening recognizing the people and partnerships helping to make Sullivan County a healthier place to live, learn, work and play.

Sullivan 180’s Step into Wellness challenge brought over 170 participants together on 29 teams during August, encouraging people across Sullivan County to make wellness part of their everyday routines.

The winners of the 2026 Healthiest Fire Department Challenge were announced at the 97^th Annual Sullivan County Volunteer Firefighters Parade on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Grahamsville, NY.

Sullivan 180 concluded two events focused on strengthening school nutrition and advancing conversations about the role healthy food plays in the lives of children.

Sullivan 180 is inviting agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to join the Healthier Generation School Resource Committee, a collaborative network dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of students and school staff throughout Sullivan County.

Sullivan 180 invites the community to join nationally recognized chef and school food advocate Chef Ann Cooper for An Evening with Chef Ann Cooper: A Conversation with the Renegade Lunch Lady on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Michael Ritchie Big Barn at The Center for Discovery.

The 6^th annual International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil will be held on August 31 at 6 p.m. on the lawn of the Sullivan County Courthouse, 414 Broadway, Monticello.

Sullivan 180 is strengthening suicide prevention efforts across Sullivan County through participation in the Suicide Prevention Center of New York (SPCNY) Region Leader Meetings. Youth Mental Health Program Manager Mylene Ortiz, Sullivan County's designated Region Leader for the New York State Office of Mental Health, joined prevention professionals from across New York State during meetings held in April and July to share best practices, discuss emerging initiatives, and strengthen local suicide prevention efforts.

Sullivan 180 will welcome nationally recognized chef and school food advocate Chef Ann Cooper for An Evening with Chef Ann Cooper: A Conversation with the Renegade Lunch Lady on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Michael Ritchie Big Barn at The Center for Discovery.

Sullivan 180 is inviting businesses, organizations, schools, municipalities, community groups, families and friends to Join the Movement: Step into Wellness, a countywide walking challenge taking place throughout National Wellness Month, Aug. 1-31.

Sullivan 180 has announced its inaugural Speaker Series, featuring nationally recognized speakers to inspire, spark meaningful conversations, and strengthen our collective work to build a healthier community.

Approximately 80 students from the Liberty Elementary Boys & Girls Club recently completed Mental Health Mondays, a 10-session program led by Sullivan 180.

The 2026 class of Sullivan 180 Interns have begun their work to care for gardens and other public spaces throughout Sullivan County.

Justin and Justine Sutherland of Somewhere in Time Farm hosted the group field trip as part of the Catskill Edible Garden Project, a collaboration between Sullivan 180, Catskill Mountainkeeper, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. 

The 2026 Sullivan 180 Scholarship application is now available