INITIATIVES
70%
OF DELINQUENT YOUTH HAVE AT LEAST ONE MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION
46%
OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS SUFFER FROM MENTAL ILLNESS
21%
OF PRISONERS HAVE A RECENT HISTORY OF MENTAL ILLNESS
Poverty, homelessness, incarceration, violence, and suicide are just some of the negative effects of untreated mental health issues. In our community, socio-economic barriers, stigmatization, shortage of available services, the county's rural nature, transportation issues, and lack of support cause prevalent untreated chronic mental illness and substance use disorder. A Caring Solution seeks to overcome these issues by identifying and closing gaps in the system.
THE HARD TRUTH
MORE THAN 10% OF OUR
COMMUNITY'S HOMELESS
ARE CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Mission
To restore individuals who have experienced a life changing event by promoting their well-being and self-sufficiency.
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Vision
The vision of A Caring Solution is to shape a community where those living with mental health issues and substance use disorders have access to the care and support they need to be healthy, happy and self-sufficient.
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Purpose
The purpose of A Caring Solution is to:
• Educate & prevent – offer resources based upon unique needs; educating and providing resources to the community.
• Advocate – through educational awareness to promote an understanding of the population served; influence policy and social acceptance.
• Empower – self-sufficiency, interdependence, contribution back to the community.
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Programs
Wrap-Around Support Services: Services will be provided to those currently receiving behavioral health care services and who are working toward achieving their goals. Services may include transportation, assistance with rent and utilities, food assistance, and other supports as clients move toward self-sufficiency.
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Tiny Homes communities and scattered houses will be built for individuals and families living with mental health issues, recovering from substance use disorders, and those overcoming homelessness. Communities will include a central building with support staff and whole person care services. Individuals and families will start in a level 1 community with the most supports and transition through to one of the scattered houses with the least supports.
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Crisis Response Team: The Crisis Response (Burke County’s first responders for mental health) team will be a trauma focused team that responds to small natural disasters, car accidents, and other traumatic events to provide family and individual crisis support.