The Adams County Health Department’s Behavioral Health Services and Supports Assessment (English/Spanish) reviews behavioral health services available in Adams County and their ability to support residents with the greatest needs.
What You Should Know
It’s difficult to access behavioral health services and supports in Adams County. (Pages 20-23)
There is a need to increase behavioral health services and supports considering different languages and cultures. (Pages 24-31)
The current system does not meet the need for behavioral health services in timely and preferred settings. (Pages 33-44)
Organizations struggle to connect people with behavioral health resources. (Pages 45-47)
A diverse Adams County behavioral health workforce is key to increasing access to behavioral health services and supports. (Page 48)
More people are relying on telehealth for their behavioral health needs. (Page 49)
Challenges with hiring and maintaining the behavioral health workforce make it difficult to provide reliable services. (Pages 50-51)
Recommendations
Workforce Development
Incentivize new workers to join the behavioral healthcare field through:
Trainings and certifications
Scholarships and loan forgiveness
Increase access to resources to prevent burnout.
Early Intervention
Increase behavioral health screenings, referrals, and care within all settings, including schools, primary care, and speciality services.
Case Coordination and Case Management
Incentivize employers to hire behavioral health workers that increase the likelihood a patient accesses and engages in services and supports:
Community Health Workers (promotoras de salud)
Peer Specialists
Qualified Behavioral Health Assistants
Engage Behavioral Health Partners
Work closely with community partners to improve and increase access to behavioral health services and supports, along with promotion and prevention strategies.
