Westmoreland County Behavioral Health/Developmental Services/Early Intervention

Vision Statement: It is the mission of the Westmoreland County MH/MR program to provide the opportunity for each individual to choose appropriate services and supports which promote hope, growth, recovery, quality of life, and inclusion in his/her community

The Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Service System will provide quality services and supports that:

• Facilitate recovery for adults and resiliency for children.

• Are responsive to individuals' unique strengths and needs throughout their lives.

• Focus on prevention and early intervention.

• Recognize, respect and accommodate differences as they relate to culture/ethnicity/race/religion, gender identity and sexual orientation.

• Ensure individual human rights and eliminate discrimination and stigma.

• Are provided in a comprehensive array by unifying programs and funding that build on natural and community supports unique to each individual and family.

• Are developed, monitored and evaluated in partnership with consumers, families and advocates.

• Represent collaboration with other agencies and service systems.