FOCUS AREA #1- BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH

Goals and Objectives (subject to change based on CQI process)

Goal #1: Enhance collaboration, understanding, and access to behavioral health resources in the community.

Objective #1: By December 31, 2027, increase the number of WAWM residents that know where to find mental health resources by at least 7%.

Goal #2: Establish a community of mental health resiliency.

Objective #1: By December 31, 2027, increase the number of WAWM residents that report good mental health days by at least 2%

Objective #2: By December 31, 2026, decrease the number of intermediate school students who report a mental health concern by at least 5% by working with the schools to implement evidence based strategies annually.

Goal #3: Increase awareness and acceptance of behavioral health issues in the 55+ adult population.

Objective #1: By December 31, 2027, increase the number of older adult individuals that know where to locate mental health resources by at least 5%.

Objective #2: By December 31, 2027, implement at least two events per year focused on educating the older adult population on Behavioral/Mental Health.

% of Community Health Assessment responds that agree they know where to find mental health resources if needed

% of residents that report "not good" mental health days per month (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System)

% of WAWM middle school students answered affirmatively to any of the YRBS mental health questions (anxiety, suicidal ideations, self-harm, depression) (Youth Risk Behavior Survey)

Pre and Post Intervention Surveys on: Adults 55+ years of age on behavioral health; QPR (Suicide Prevention Programming) Trainings

# of Engagements via social media, at in-person events, surveys, polls, and trainings