Mental Health

Goals and Strategies for Community Health Improvement.

Goals

• Goal 1: By December 31, 2020 there will be a decrease in hospitalizations or completed suicides among Florence County residents from 12 to 10. • Goal 2: Increase percentage of emergency contacts with HSD resulting in a diversion/safety plan from 63% to 73% by Dec. 31 2020 Lack of resources for community members with mental health problems was the primary reason the group chose this area as the second focus area. Both goals focus on reducing completed suicides while increasing awareness about the resources available in the community.

Strategies

Education campaign • Impact of Suicide training • Advertise current available resources • Bright Minds • Northpointe Mental Health First aid course for coalition members • Newspaper articles/advertisements Mentoring programs • Rainbows • KAMO (Kids and Mentors Outdoors) • Support school Positive Behavior Integration System (PBIS) Positive Alternative Activities • Parent Cafes • Summer School • Food, Fun & Fitness • USDA Food program • Swimming and ski lessons • Archery program • Strengthening Families classes