About Us
The
Mental Health Promotion, Prevention and Preparedness Branch works
closely with Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs), Regional
Prevention Centers (RPCs) as well as local and state partners.
What We Do
The
goal for the Mental Health Promotion program is to build resilience and
life skills and promote connectedness to support mental health wellness
of all Kentuckians.
988
serves as a universal entry point into mental health services for
anyone, anywhere in the United States. 988 offers options for accessing
trained crisis counselors 24/7 by calling or texting 988 or by chat at https://988lifeline.org/chat/. People can call, chat, or text if they are experiencing a crisis or are concerned about a loved one.
Kentucky Crisis Prevention and Response System
Kentucky’s
community mental health centers provide a continuum of crisis services
for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
Services are provided in various settings and via telehealth. They are
available 24 hours a day for all individuals, regardless of payer source
or ability to pay. Crisis services prevent future issues, stabilize
individuals in distress, connect them with the least restrictive, most
appropriate acute treatment services available when needed, and
coordinate ongoing services and supports in the community.
Disaster Preparedness and Response
The
Disaster Preparedness and Response program helps communities prepare
for and respond to behavioral health needs during a disaster through
planning, infrastructure development, and resilience development of all
residents. DBHDID administers the statewide disaster behavioral health
plan and coordinates with each of the 14 CMHCs to review and strengthen
existing disaster response plans. DBHDID also administers the Kentucky
Community Crisis Response Team (KCCRT), a group of highly trained
volunteers who provide support, mainly to first responders, after
critical incidents (line of duty deaths, multi-casualty incidents, use
of deadly force, the suicide of a first responder, events involving
children, prolonged incidents, terrorism, and any other overwhelming
event.)
The
KCCRT equips first responders, disaster survivors, and communities in
Kentucky to cope with critical incidents and traumatic events while
building resilience. Our statewide team of volunteers, including first
responders, chaplains, mental health professionals, and trained
community members, deploy upon request to provide immediate peer
support. We are dedicated to fostering recovery and resilience, ensuring
that all kentuckians are safe, strong, and well-supported in the face
of adversity.
The
problem gambling program educates Kentuckians on safe gambling
practices, the risks of developing a gambling problem, risk factors and
warning signs of gambling problems, and available services to reduce the
consequences of problem gambling.
Kentucky’s
coordinated and integrated suicide prevention, intervention, treatment
and postvention services utilize best practices from local, state,
national, and international subject matter experts. Throughout the
state, Kentuckians work together to promote access to suicide prevention
resources in communities, following diversity, equity, and inclusion
principles.