Mental Health
Mental Health is undeniably complex, with a wide variety of reactions and responses from engaging in treatment to fear to avoidance. Families cannot understand what is happening to their loved one, many don’t know how to help, and too often, accessing needed services is difficult.
The concerns and challenges that come with poor mental health can lead to an increase in domestic violence, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and substance use. According to a recent survey, 44% of people surveyed selected mental health as a top concern.
For more information about our goals and strategies, please visit our 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment and 2023 Community Health Improvement Plan.
Strategies
- Engage and survey residents to obtain a baseline on attitudes toward accessing mental health services.
- Launch a mental health ad or communication campaign.
- Reduce stigma in youth and elderly populations.
- Host community engagement and listening sessions regarding mental health services.
Strategies
- Identify gaps in seeking further services.
- Apply for a shared grant opportunity with the five health systems.
- Host education sessions for providers to be aware of available resources.
- Conduct mental health first responder training.
- Build systems and processes to make it easier for providers to refer patients to needed services.
- Create a resource guide and flowchart to support the social determinants of health.
- Advocate for and promote Community Health Workers.
Strategies
- Identify and strengthen crisis response strategies.
- Strengthen and develop strategies to address preventative measures.
- Raise awareness of available resources.
- Expand access to mental health services.
Strategies
- Conduct regular trainings and pay the indigenous populations for their expertise.
- Conduct trauma-informed and cultural sensitivity or humility trainings with providers.
- Acknowledge and respect the value of indigenous cultures.