Programs with a Focus
Missouri state statutes allow the Community Mental Health Fund to invest in the following program areas:
- Community mental health centers or clinics
- Comprehensive mental health services
- Mental health services purchased from any community mental health center, clinic, public facility or not-for-profit corporation
- Approval of service by the Missouri Department of Mental Health generally required
Key Impacts and Priorities of the Programs
In the current funding cycle*, key impact areas and funding priorities were drawn from the findings of the 2018 Adult Behavioral Health Needs Assessment:
(*grant cycle extended through FY23 due to Covid-19)
Fund focus
Adults with behavioral health concerns improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their fullest potential.
Adults with behavioral health concerns improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their fullest potential.
Associated outcome areas
- Experience healthy functioning
- Have skills, resources and opportunities that support behavioral health wellness
System-oriented priorities
- Expand service capacity to serve more people
- Improve access to existing services by expanding navigational assistance
- Prevent or interrupt crises at earlier stages