Core Values
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Commitment:
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We value and are dedicated to providing the public’s mental health services.
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Integrity:
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We expect honesty, professionalism, and ethics in our work environment.
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Collaboration:
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We value teamwork and endeavor to build partnerships, consumer and
community participation to attain our goals.
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Diversity:
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We celebrate diversity and treat all people with fairness, respect, and compassion. |
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Excellence:
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We strive to ensure high quality and effective use of our resources.
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Wisdom:
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We learn from each other and acknowledge that there are many ways of knowing.
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Innovation:
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We seek to explore new and creative ideas.
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Accountability:
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We are committed to personal responsibility
for our actions and for achieving our planned outcomes.
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Guiding Principles
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The following guiding principles apply to
persons with SPMI who also have:
Co-occurring medical conditions
Substance use disorders
Homelessness
Mental retardation
Involuntary civil or penal commitment status.
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Informed Self Directed Recovery is the foundation on which all
mental health services are provided.
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All mental health services are based on the individual’s needs,
strengths and desires.
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Empathic and hope instilling relationships are an essential
component of all services.
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The major goal of services is a safe and decent place to live,
meaningful relationships and activities.
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Consumers are an integral component of the service system
design throughout AMHD.
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Everyone is mindful, respectfully inquires, and makes
adjustments to behave in a culturally informed, sensitive and responsive manner.
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Services are provided that is in the least restrictive, most
integrated community settings, which are warm, welcoming, and respectful of consumers.
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Service standards are based on professional, national standards
and Evidence Based Practices.
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Significant others are involved and supported to maintain
relationships that are critical for healthy community living.
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