Behavioral health influences and impacts one’s overall health. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, “behavioral health is the promotion of mental health, resilience, and well-being; the treatment of mental and substance use disorders; and the support of those who experience and/or are in recovery from these conditions, along with their families and communities.”

Historically, the Coachella Valley has struggled with delivering a continuum of care that meets the behavioral health needs of the community. A robust continuum of care that delivers increased behavioral health access, awareness, availability, and education will reduce the impact of behavioral health conditions that Coachella Valley community members face.