County Council is again considering how to address the mental health and substance use challenges people face in our community.
We care deeply about people in our community struggling with despair and mental health challenges. To contribute to this robust community conversation, we have developed a
Pierce County mental health fact sheet as well as
Addressing mental health and substance use disorder in Pierce County—an overview of strategies communities have used.
A coordinated and comprehensive behavioral health system can improve lives and strengthen our community.
Below are some local resources on the topic.
On www.tpchd.org/behavioralhealth:
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Pierce County mental health fact sheet – Local data on mental health and substance use disorder in Pierce County.
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Addressing mental health and substance use disorder in Pierce County – Examples of how communities are addressing this issue through policy, prevention, and intervention.
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Youth Behavioral Health Infographic – What’s on the minds of Pierce County youth.
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Community Health Assessment – 2019 assessment of key health issues in Pierce County.
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Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)
Pierce County priorities – Top five priorities for action identified following the community health assessment.
To learn more about and follow Pierce County Council’s efforts, visit their
One-tenth of 1% for Behavioral Health website. The Human Services Committee will be hearing this proposal on
Tuesday, March 18th.
For more information about the Health Department resources, please contact Johnna White, Health Policy and Government Relations Coordinator at
jwhite@tpchd.org or (253)798-2849.
Emily Less, MPH
Pronouns: She/Her
Public Health Consultant
Communicable Disease
(253) 625-1362 c •
eless@tpchd.org
(253) 798-7666 f •
www.tpchd.org
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