IBM Quarter Century Club March 20, 2013 Mental Health Partners Healthy Minds, Healthy Communities
Impact of Mental Illness 1 in 5 Americans suffer from a diagnosable mental illness at some point in their lives
Impact of Mental Illness Estimate 60,000 Boulder County residents of all ages suffer with mental illness 19.2 deaths due to suicide for every 100,000 Boulder County residents 25% of Boulder County adolescents reported feeling so sad or hopeless every day for 2 weeks or more in a row they stopped doing their usual activities 1 in 7 Boulder County adolescents reported seriously considering suicide
Mission/Vision/Values Our Vision Healthy minds, healthy communities Our Mission Partnering to improve quality of life as a non-profit organization dedicated to mental health and wellness Our Core Values Client and customer centered Excellence Visionary Innovative Financially responsible
Some Key Facts About Us Independent nonprofit organization formed in 1962 Governed by 15-member Board of Directors who are citizen volunteers More than 450 employees 12 distinct operating locations throughout Boulder and Broomfield counties $32 million annual budget Dr. Barbara Ryan, CEO
Partnership-Based Model Philosophy and approach to services is based on a vital network of human service partnerships that, in essence, create a human services system of care in the communities we serve. Goals: Integration, coordination and communication, continuity of care Improved outcomes through Stronger engagement on the front end Coordinated services and shared goals and expectations Client-oriented approach Leveraging resources, decreasing duplication and cost-shifting
Community Partnerships Boulder County Public Health Housing & Human Services Community Services City of Boulder City of Longmont City & County of Broomfield Boulder Valley School District St. Vrain Valley School District Boulder Shelter for the Homeless Bridge House Our Center Sister Carmen Center Los Padres Sutherland Center The Inn Between Avista Adventist Hospital Boulder Community Hospital Clinica Campesina & Salud Community Health Centers Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center Longmont United Hospital 20 th Judicial District Courts & Chief Judge Boulder County Sheriff District Attorney’s Office Public Defenders’ Office Division of Youth Corrections
Delivering Services Where Needed Outpatient Offices Day Treatment Programs Residential Locations Clubhouse Warner House / ATU PACE MESA WAT Business Services Family Resource Schools Prev/Intervention Schools Health Clinics Journeys
Serving People in Need
Services for the Lifespan Ages of people served: 0 – 1216% % % % 65+7%
Sources of Funding Boulder County & other local gov’t $8.8MM State of Colorado $7.8MM Federal Medicaid and Medicare $7.7MM Pharmacy and related businesses $4.0MM Charitable contributions $1.5MM Other sources $2.1MM
How To Get Involved S P E A K U P Bring the conversation out of the shadows and speak about mental illness as you would about diabetes, cancer or heart disease. Contact our local, state, and national leaders about the importance of a mentally healthy community and improved care for those living with mental illness. G I V E Your donation makes a difference, restores hope and dignity, and helps give someone back their life. J O I N Consider becoming a volunteer or board member. Share your talent! How To Get Involved
Your community mental health center for more than 50 years… For more information contact: Bill Myers, Chief Development & Public Information Officer and Visit our website: