Hinton aims to revive neighbour culture, by promoting healthy neighbour relationships, calls to action with “Neighbourhood Connection Kits,” community engagement and promotional material. This will be done by: 

• Fostering connections between neighbours of diverse backgrounds through the distribution of “Neighbourhood Connection Kits”; and
• Promoting the Rural Mental Health Network (RMHN) with community engagement and promotional material. 

The Neighbourhood Connection Kits will include: 

• A guide and “Hinton First Bucks” (HFB) for wellness items locally purchased/assembled by participants. This cultivates connection with local businesses and provides an icebreaker to create a new relationship with the recipient.
• Evaluation tools, resources and information on mental health, and a kindness card with a caring message for both the participant and recipient. 
• An activity to encourage the recipient to connect with ten other neighbours using an activity punch card to track their connections. 

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