A. Reduce the number, time, and rate of avoidable behavioral health crises;

B. Ensure broad access to treatment for Pierce County residents in both urban and rural communities, regardless of the type of health insurance coverage or lack thereof;

C. Prioritize services to especially vulnerable populations, particularly youth and veterans;

D. Divert adults and youth with behavioral health needs from costly interventions (e.g., emergency rooms, hospitals, jails, police, EMS, etc.) to more appropriate services;

E. Reduce rates of substance use morbidity and mortality;

F. Reduce rates of suicide and other self-harm;

G. Link, leverage, and align behavioral health programs and services available in the community; and

H. Provide trauma-informed, culturally competent services.