Benton County Children's Mental Health Collaborative

Children's Mental Health Collaboratives

A group of local agencies that coordinates services for children with emotional or behavior problems

Description

The collaborative partners with local agencies to plan and coordinate systems serving children with mental health needs.

A collaborative does not offer the services, rather it gives families information about services and supports in their area.

About This Location

Service systems include:

• General services such as schools, recreation, libraries and health care
• Family services such as childcare and child/family welfare
• Mental health services and substance use disorder treatment
• Public services such as county human services, public health and juvenile corrections

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Benton County

• Specialization
  • Mental health

Eligibility

Collaboratives include representatives from community groups serving children and families. Family representatives can also join to help to plan.

Application Instructions

Families needing help should contact a local mental health agency, county human services or school district.