Who we are
Systems of CARE is the connecting of all service delivery systems in collaborating with Providers and Agencies that support children, youth and families impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences, Mental Health and Addiction. Our values are Family-Driven, Youth-Guided, Collaborative, Trauma Informed, Culturally Relevant and Outcome Based.
Our Vision
Creating Systems of HOPE through Community Partnerships and Collaborations.
Our Mission
Community working together to Build Systems to support the overall wellbeing of our Children, Youth & Families impacted By Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Child Abuse and Neglect.
Mental Health & Addictions
Nearly one in five U.S. youth and adults live with a mental illness (51.5 million in 2019)*NIMH
Child Abuse Prevention
Nearly 700,000 children are abused in the U.S. each year.*National Children’s Alliance
Suicide Prevention
5.2% of Indiana adults reported having had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year. *SAMHSA
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A SYSTEM OF CARE?
- To decrease barriers to service delivery for families trying to access mental health & addiction treatment.
- To increase the availability of evidenced-based practices to promote positive youth and family outcomes.
- To identify the gaps in mental health and treatment services.
- To increase provider and agency collaboration & accountability to the youth and families served.
- To develop a comprehensive evaluation plan to monitor outcomes to create a feedback loop for performance improvement.
Why is a system of care needed?
- A System of Care improves family access to needed services & community assets.
- There is a concern about the unmet needs of children with serious emotional disturbances.
- Between 13% & 20% of children experience a serious emotional disturbance in a year.
- Research shows when a child or youth has a Mental Disorder, their caregivers are impacted.
- Children show improved school attendance and academic performance.
- Caregivers show positive outcomes including reduced stress and substance dependency.
- Promotes local service providers and agencies working together to better serve our children, youth and families.
- Children and Youth have fewer suicidal thoughts and make fewer suicidal attempts.
How We Help
Clark Floyd System of Care was there for me during a very dark time. They led me to the resources I needed when I didn’t know where to turn. And they were with me every step of the way.