The great strength of our coalition is the relationships and collaboration we enjoy as we work together at this critical moment to support the mental health of our community. It’s time to take action now, together, to support our youth and families.
The work of the Coalition’s subcommittee on schools and the relationships developed through that work have been indispensable to increasing access to behavioral health services in schools across Collin County.
In a post-COVID world, meeting behavioral health needs has become more crucial now than ever. At the very least, these needs have become much more visible, widespread, and acute, yet the stigma that comes with asking for help is still ever-present. Organizations like the Coalition for Behavioral Healthcare in Collin County are helping shed light on crucial issues that have been swept under the carpet for too long.
Demand for behavioral health services is high and growing, and employees and employers spent almost $77 billion on mental health disorders in 2020. Over the next 10 years the demand for behavioral health services are projected to increase by 21%. Our community cannot afford to ignore this trend and how it affects our children and our families.