WHO WE ARE:
The Mental Health Task Force (MHTF) of Polk County is a non-profit organization committed to addressing community mental health needs cooperatively. We work collaboratively with mental health providers, substance use providers, health systems, local non-profits, faith communities, educational systems, government and public safety agencies and community members to address community health needs.
MISSION:
The MHTF works to improve mental health in our community through education and innovative programming.
GOALS:
The goals of the MHTF are to work collaboratively to increase mental health literacy, improve access to mental health services and reduce suicides to zero in Polk County.
STRATEGIES:
The MHTF builds collaborative networks/workgroups/coalitions of community stakeholders to assist us in:
- Serving as a community hub for mental health resources, information, and education.
- Researching, developing, and delivering research/evidence-based suicide prevention programs and services that help to identify and support those at risk for suicide (as well as those impacted by sudden death, including suicide).
- Support the sustainable expansion of integrated school based mental health (support) in county schools.
- Building resilience in our community through promotion of trauma-informed care and education on the impact of childhood trauma.
- Advocating for mental health awareness in our community.
- Working to provide equal access to mental health care services for consumers.