Mission:

The mission of Pathfinder's Mental Health Division is to provide quality direct care services to children, adolescents, and adults with associated psychiatric symptoms and/or developmental disabilities, with a focus on enhancing their lives and improving their interaction with family, schools, and community.

Vision:

To be responsive to the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and adults with psychiatric symptoms or the developmentally disabled in Arkansas. Pathfinder Mental Health Services is a pioneer in the quality of life of the persons served in Arkansas by providing access in all existing programs and services.

Objectives:

• Quality programs that provide optimum outcomes
• Empowerment of persons with mental health needs, including those with developmental disabilities
• Quality services to children and adolescents in school or other settings
• Continuous improvement in management and in services
• Promoting choice, hope and independence
• Advocating for parity and inclusion
• Ensuring collaborative partnerships with diverse populations

Values:

• Direct a local comprehensive program serving children, adolescents, and adults with mental health needs
• Direct a local comprehensive program serving children in select schools
• Develop effective systems that assess and monitor the quality and effectiveness of care delivered by our program
• Provide effective behavioral health services to clients

Eligibility Criteria:

Accessing Services:
* Individuals who are dually diagnosed MI/DD who present with significant psychiatric and behavioral disorders

* Children and adolescents who are enrolled in selected schools who present with significant psychiatric and/or behavioral disorders

A qualified behavioral health professional will determine program eligibility and arrange a screening interview and assessment.