Survey: Community of Practice for CMHCs

The STARR Coalition, in partnership with FCD, is establishing a Community of Practice thought-leadership group to bring Community Mental Health Center leaders together with the goal of building a pathway to mental health care equity for underserved patient populations and address some of the challenges specific to CMHCs

Please help us build a successful Community of Practice by answering the following questions.

Community of Practice: Community Mental Health Centers

* What is the greatest challenge you face at your CMHC?

Organizational Funding: CMHCs often struggle with limited funding and resources, which can impact the range and quality of services they are able to offer.

Workforce shortages: Many CMHCs struggle to recruit and retain qualified mental health professionals, leading to understaffing and increased workloads.

Patient Access barriers: Geographic and transportation barriers can make it difficult for individuals to access CMHCs, particularly in rural areas or low-income communities.

Limited insurance coverage: Many insurance plans do not cover mental health services at the same level as physical health services, creating financial barriers for individuals seeking care at CMHCs.

Other

If 'Other' was selected for question 1, please elaborate here:

* If you could change one thing about the patient care at your CMHC, what would it be?

This question is specific to PATIENT CARE and could include responses such as faster or more accurate or more consistent diagnosis; better or more consistent treatment for a given diagnosis; access to cutting-edge treatments, etc.

A Community of Practice (CoP)
can help create a culture of learning and collaboration that supports ongoing professional development, innovation, and the provision of high-quality care to patients. In this case, the CoP would include outside researchers, so that members can learn from one another and stay up-to-date with the latest research and information on mental health treatments.

Click here for more information on our CoP.