Coles County Mental Health Association Inc

Our strategic plan of 2010-2013 highlights the following goals:
1. Increase sources of revenue not dependent on the State of Illinois
2. Prepare the organization for regionalization
3. Increase the visibility of the organization
4. Integrate behavioral health services and primary care

Goal 1 utilizes the following strategies: Rent/lease unutilized warehouse space; Maximize grant applications that align with our mission; Collaborate with the local Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC); Maximize third party insurance or other non-State of Illinois payer sources; and Establish fundraising activities and/or for profit business development.

Goal 2 utilizes the following strategy: Develop, insure and maintain LifeLinks’ system and infrastructure to support regionalized service provision.

Goal 3 utilizes the following strategy: Engage in applicable activities/presentations that can increase visibility of LifeLinks.

Goal 4 utilized the following strategies: Pilot the placement of a licensed clinical social worker at a local primary care office for the provision of the Impact model of treatment for elderly individuals experiencing symptoms of depression; Participate in training events, webinars that will enhance our knowledge and implementation of this initiative; and engage with other collaborative partners that have the potential of helping LifeLinks move forward in this endeavor.

Limited resources impact our ability to accomplish some of our goals. We continually look for fund sources to allow us the staff time and materials for these initiatives.

Goal 1: No forward progress is being made for utilization of the warehouse. Every grant that comes to our attention is reviewed for feasibility. Over 100 possibilities where reviewed this past fiscal year. Payer mix is monitored closely to insure that we are serving our consumers while maximizing available revenue for ongoing services. We are actively planning our first major fundraising event to be held in April 2014.

Goal 2: The Leadership Team concur that this goal/objective has been met believing that our infrastructure is in place for regionalization. Of course additional staff would be needed at some point and a plan is in place for prioritization of those added positions and responsibilities.

Goal 3: During this past fiscal year we have increased the number of presentations to service groups/organizations about our Agency. We have participated in a talk radio show and have been invited to participate in that on a regular basis. A Poker Run was scheduled not only raise money but to also raise visibility about LifeLinks.

Goal 4: The importance and emphasis on the integration of behavioral health and primary care at both the State and Federal level influences us . Although full implementation is anticipated to take several years, it is essential that we start the process now.