HBHM embarks on 3-year strategic plan to repair broken behavioral health system

“Long before COVID-19 hit, mental health services and supports have been inadequate in Washington County,” HBHM Director Susan Orban points out. “Our children, friends, and neighbors continue to flood local … Continue reading “HBHM embarks on 3-year strategic plan to repair broken behavioral health system”

“Long before COVID-19 hit, mental health services and supports have been inadequate in Washington County,” HBHM Director Susan Orban points out. “Our children, friends, and neighbors continue to flood local emergency rooms in crisis, in increasing numbers.”

In response, Orban says, HBHM spent the past two years developing a new 3-year action plan to address the crisis.

“Most important, we prioritized the voices of consumers and their family members in developing strategies and solutions. It was a data-driven process, but driven by the wisdom of people who have lived through the experiences of mental health challenges.”

You can access the main report and supporting documents here:

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