Health

United Way engages community Health in the following ways:

Focus Areas & Objective
  1. Mental Health – Individuals experiencing mental health crisis receive appropriate intervention services
  2. Substance Abuse – Abusers & their families achieve a drug-free lifestyle
  3. Accessibility – Individuals & families have access to behavioral health treatment
Strategies
  1. Implement and/or increase awareness of early screening & intervention services
  2. Engage family members in supporting & participating in a patient’s care & recovery
  3. Provide rehabilitative and/or employment opportunities upon release from detention center, treatment programs, etc.
  4. Implement and/or increase awareness of post-care services
  5. Increase coordination between health care providers & behavioral health-related community services & supports
  6. Expand access to behavioral health services through transportation.