Mental Health & Substance Abuse
The Need
According to the 2017 community needs assessment , Collier County has too few mental healthcare resources and the treatment system is overloaded. A lack of inpatient beds for treatment and affordable housing make life even harder for people struggling with mental illness or substance abuse. Many residents are unaware of the extent of the problem locally.
Our Solution
Develop a community-wide awareness campaign
We will partner with the county, local law enforcement, media outlets and our nonprofits to raise awareness of the need, as well as the gaps, in mental healthcare and substance abuse treatment.
Provide funding for mental health and substance abuse services to address the need identified in the awareness campaign.
This funding will provide more staffing, counseling, helpline assistance and other support services to address the increasing needs in our community.
