In 2010, the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors adopted the Live Well San Diego vision of a region that is Building Better Health, Living Safely and Thriving. It aligns the efforts of individuals, organizations and government to help all 3.3 million San Diego County residents live well.

The vision includes three components which have been incorporated into the County of San Diego Strategic Plan:

The Live Well San Diego vision involves everyone. Only through a collective effort — in which all of us work together toward a shared purpose — can meaningful change be achieved in a region as large and diverse as San Diego County. Partners include cities and governments; diverse businesses, including healthcare and technology; military and veterans organizations; schools; and community and faith-based organizations. Most importantly, the Live Well San Diego vision is about empowering residents to take positive actions for their own health, safety and well-being.

Teams of community leaders and stakeholders are active in each of the Health and Human Services Agency service regions. These teams have been involved in community improvement planning and are working to address priority needs over the next few years to support healthy, safe and thriving communities. They serve as a central point for planning and prioritizing collaborative action at the local level.

How will progress be measured? The Live Well San Diego Indicators have been identified to capture the overall well-being of residents in San Diego County. These Indicators are part of a framework that allows the County to connect a wide array of programs and activities to measureable improvements in the health, safety and well-being of every resident.