Department of Mental Health: Our Mission and Goals
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Our Mission and Goals

 
 
Computer ClassThe DMH Training Institute mission is to continually strengthen the knowledge, technical skills and quality of services and supports delivered to and by DMH stakeholders, including consumers, community stakeholders, DMH providers and staff, through the development of a dynamic, culturally and linguistically responsive, performance-based and data-driven learning environment.
 
 
 

 

 

The Institute strives to achieve the following overarching goals:
 
Goal 1:
      Institute a training program that is standards-based, results-focused and guided by the learning and competency needs of the populations served.
 
Goal 2:
      Institutionalize training norms, processes and procedures that support continuous quality improvement efforts and ensure compliance with federal, local and departmental regulations. 
 
Goal 3:
   Enhance both intra-agency and interagency communication, collaboration and coordination in the planning and delivery of workforce development activities.