Recognizing transformation of the behavioral health system is more readily achieved by engaging the community as a whole.
Enhance access to behavioral health resources in our community.
Monitor and influence legislative issues and priorities in support of an improved behavioral healthcare system for the people of Tarrant County.
Coordinate with Partner agencies ways to connect & Coordinate stories, news or information to membership and the public through social media.
Determine strategic immediate and long-term goals for cultural and linguistic competency.
Improve communications and networking among and between Mental Health Connection member agencies, key stakeholders, and our community.
Collaboratively identify and research funding opportunities in support of an improved behavioral healthcare system. Committee membership restricted to dues-paying MHC members only.
Determine and implement strategies to create a resilient, trauma-informed community.
Bring together diverse group of school staff, medical & mental health providers to discuss how to best address mental health needs of Tarrant County students
Provide oversight of Tarrant County’s network of care website.
Manage TBRI Pilot in collaboration with TCU's Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development.
Build a culturally competent, high-quality behavioral healthcare workforce in our community.
Committees comprised of mental health advocates, professionals, family members & other individuals with special skills are established annually to work toward our goals.
To get more information about each committee, please contact their Chair(s)
MENTAL HEALTH CONNECTION
3136 W. 4th Street
Fort Worth, TX. 76107
United States
Virginia Hoft, Executive Director
For more information call: 817.927.5200 or email: contact@mentalhealthconnection.org