A federally funded grant program, the One Community Partnership enhances coordination of mental health services throughout Broward County. The Broward County Department of Human Services operates the program, which depends on effective systems of care to provide comprehensive support to youth and young adults with emotional disturbances or mental health needs.
Systems of care refer to coordinated services and support that allow individuals to access necessary community-based care. Typically, systems of care involve a team of healthcare and social work professionals from multiple organizations who work together to provide customized services for individuals.
These services, which address physical, emotional, social, and educational needs, must be culturally competent and coordinate closely with family and other caregivers. For example, a system of care may provide case management and intensive home-based counseling to an individual, while also providing family support.
For additional information on the One Community Partnership, visit broward.org.