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Children's Mental Health Initiative (CMHI)

Caring for Every Child's Mental Health - Systems of Care

Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program Child, Adolescent and Family Branch Center for Mental Health Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Clark County Department of Community Services received a six year grant from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to help improve the way youth and families receive services. The grant is targeted to children with serious emotional disturbances (SED).

The Goals of the CMHI Grant

  • To consolidate funding streams
  • To increase accountability
  • To ensure full involvement of families at system, program & practice levels
  • To sustain gains through financial reinvestment
  • To assure interagency involvement
  • To create state & local partnerships

Additional Information

Community of Care Supports & Services brochure  (PDF - 324K)
Community of Care Logic Model (PDF - 44K)

Related Links

The Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health at Portland State University
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Clark County Community Services: Vanessa R. Gaston, Director
Street address: 1601 East Fourth Plain Boulevard, Suite C214, Vancouver, WA 98661
Mailing address: P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-9810
Main phone: (360) 397-2130 | FAX: (360) 397-6028
E-mail: Community.Services@clark.wa.gov
Community Services Fraud and Abuse Hotline
The Fraud and Abuse Hotline number is (360) 397-8030 and is for the reporting of suspected fraud or abuse related to payment for services. Messages may be left anonymously. To speak directly with the Department Compliance Officer, call (360) 397-2075 ext. 7840.
Responsible Elected Official: Board of Clark County Commissioners

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