Benton County Health Department - Mental Health Division

Mental Health Services

The Mental Health Division must assure the development and coordination of a countywide system of prevention and treatment services for persons with mental health issues, alcohol and other drug addictions, and/or developmental disabilities. The development of this service system must be data driven and outcome focused.

Division programs must promote independence and recovery – providing assessment, support and education, skills training, therapy, medical services and comprehensive case management through individualized care plans that resonate with client voice and input. Each program must design services that are responsive to emerging needs of individuals and promote recovery so individuals are able to carry on without reliance on the division's programs to the greatest extent possible.

The Mental Health Division must train and cultivate staff that is highly skilled, flexible, and forward thinking. Our staff must be able to work in teams in a constant environment of change. They must be able to expand services and programs to fill gaps in the service system and be able to shift away from services that are duplications of services provided by others or those no longer priority or funded. The staff must be able to provide a range of programs and services from assurance and quality monitoring to prevention programs to direct treatment and crisis services. They must be able to provide these services at a range of locations in the community – homes, partner agencies, satellite offices and schools.

Resources

• Mental Health Strategic Plan (PDF)
• Implementation Plan 07-09 (PDF)

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