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2023-2027 CHIP AREAS OF FOCUS

Behavioral/ Mental Health

Community Safety & Violence Prevention

Behavioral health looks at how behaviors impact someone's health and wellbeing both physical and mental. We aim to improve behavioral and mental health through preventative strategies and increased navigational assistance on accessing services.

Substance Use

How safe we feel at home, work, school, and in our neighborhood influences social, educational, and health habits and outcomes We aim to increase community safety and enhance violence prevention and response.

Substance use is associated with increased risk of negative safety, health, and social outcomes. We aim to reduce misuse and illegal substance use of drugs and alcohol among West Allis and West Milwaukee residents through education, stigma reduction, and linkage to peer and social supports.

Everyone has a fair and just opportunity to live their best life.