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:
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
Additional Resources
Additional information pertaining to the FY20-22 Community Mental Health Fund Application Process: