The NW8 Adult Mental Health Initiative is a partnership between the Health and Human Services agencies of Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake & Roseau Counties in Northwest Minnesota.
We are dedicated to identify regional needs, prioritize areas for development, assess our current services through data collection and plan for future mental health services.
Our Mission
Through collaboration and education, the NW8 Adult Mental Health Initiative fosters an array of community mental health services that meet the diverse needs of our region.
Our Vision
A thriving community in which lives are saved and residents feel supported in their mental health well-being.
Our Goals
Understand the impact the AMHI is having on individuals served through funding, services, and partnerships
- Get to know the needs of our Communities
Educate Communities in NW Minnesota on mental and behavioral health issues and the impact of the AMHI
- Provide Community Awareness, Education and Outreach
- Enhance Advocacy Efforts
Improve AMHI operational effectiveness
- Evaluate Governance Structure
- Improve Decision making Processes
- Achieve excellent Fiscal Maintenance and Growth
Maintain our commitment to collaboration with service partners across the region
- Support Service Growth
- Enhance our Partnerships
**OPEN MEETINGS**
When: Second Wednesday of every other month- January, March, May, July, September & November
Where: Sanford Behavioral Health, Thief River Falls or via Zoom
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
*For more information or to receive an invitation, email shannon.abrahamson@allumacares.org