Hanover Township Mental Health Board

3 Year Strategic Plan FY 2008

 

 

Mission Statement

 

The mission of the Hanover Township Mental Health Board is to advocate for increasing the availability and quality of mental health services through the development of a comprehensive and coordinated system of effective and efficient program delivery, accessible to all residents of Hanover Township

 

Vision Statement

 

 

The Hanover Township Mental Health Board ensures that services in the area of mental health, including developmental disabilities, addictions and substance abuse, are available to all residents of Hanover Township.


Strategic Plan Focus

 

 

The Mental Health Board strategic plan focus ensures that strategic plan is aligned with the Mental Health Board mission and vision and drives the strategic plan objectives.

 

1.  Development – The Mental Health Board ensures that the quality of organizational and program development reflects the needs of all stakeholders and is aligned with the Mental Health Board mission and vision.

 

2.  Delivery – The Mental Health Board ensures that all mental health services are effectively and efficiently delivered and are accessible to all stakeholders.

 

3.  Awareness – The Mental Health Board ensures that awareness of mental health issues and resources are communicated effectively to all stakeholders. 

 


Strategic Plan Objectives

 

The Mental Health Board strategic plan objectives ensure that the strategic plan is aligned with the Mental Health Board mission and vision and that all action items are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time bound.

 

1.   Impact - The Mental Health Board has a proven record of judicious distribution of funds.

 

2.   Advocacy – The Mental Health Board acts as a strategic advocate at the local, state, and federal levels for all mental health issues.

 

3.   Stakeholder Relationships – The Mental Health Board has strong relationships with all stakeholders.

 

4.   Communication – The Mental Health Board ensures that there is an effective and efficient communication strategy and process that informs, inspires and engages all stakeholders.

 

5.   Allocation Strategy – The Mental Health Board demonstrates an openness of mind and flexibility for future service needs, as they relate to mental health issues. The kinds of programs funded continuously reflect the needs of the community, as they relate to mental health.

 

6.   Valued Resource –Residents of Hanover Township and other stakeholders view the Mental Health Board as a valued resource for the community.

 

7.   Mental Health Board Diversity – The Mental Health Board reflects the diversity and perspective of the Hanover Township community, which includes demographics, geographic, social-economic and mental health field knowledge.


Hanover Township Mental Health Board

Strategic Plan FY2007

 

 

 

I. Development

The Mental Health Board ensures that the quality of organizational and program development reflects the needs of all stakeholders and is aligned with the Mental Health Board mission and vision

Strategic Objectives

1= Impact, 2= Advocacy, 3= Stakeholder Relationships, 4= Communication

5=Funding Allocation Strategy, 6=Valued Resource, 7=MHB Diversity

Item

Strategic Objective(s)

Alignment

Action Item and Tactics

Owner

Completion

Date/Timeframe

Status

A

1,3

Create alignment to the Hanover Township Mental Health Board mission, vision and processes

 

 

 

 

 

·        Review old mission statement, develop and re-write.

ED & Board

May, 2007

Completed

 

 

·        Endorse new mission statement

Board

August, 2007

Completed

 

 

·        Create Vision Statement

ED & Board

May, 2007

Completed

 

 

·        Endorse Vision Statement

Board

August, 2007

Completed

 

 

·        Develop 2008 Strategic Plan

ED, Board & Stakeholders

Aug, 2007

Completed

 

 

·        Endorse 2008 Strategic Plan

ED/Board

August, 2007

Completed

 

 

·        Review and update  Strategic Plan Annually

ED/Board

2nd quarter, 2008

2nd quarter, 2009

2nd quarter, 2110

In Progress

 

 

·        Develop annual project list related to Strategic Plan action items along with documentation process to measure progress toward objectives.

ED

November, 2007

In Progress

 

 

·        Incorporate materials from strategic planning process into Policies/Procedures/By-laws

ED/Board

November, 2007

In Progress

 

 

·        Develop Memorandum of Understanding between Hanover Township Mental Health Board and the Hanover Township Board to create efficiencies in operation

ED, MHB attorney, Township Administrator

October, 2007

In Progress

 

 

·        Endorse Memorandum by MHB

Board

November, 2007

Not Started

 

 

·        Presentation to the Hanover Township Board  for review and signature.

ED/Board

January, 2008

Not Started

B

2

Develop knowledgeable  Board members  who are current on all existing and emerging mental health issues to ensure alignment with the vision and mission of the Hanover Township Mental Health Board

 

 

 

 

 

·        Develop Board Orientation Manual

ED

January, 2008

Not Started

 

 

·        Conduct Board Orientation for newly appointed board members

ED/Board Chair

Ongoing as appointments occur

In Progress

 

 

·        Review and update Policies and Procedures, including By-laws to align with Strategic Plan and present to Board for endorsement

ED/Board

October, 2007

In Progress

 

 

·        Endorse Policies and Procedures

Board

November, 2007

Not Started

C

1,4,5

Create a 3 year funding allocation plan that aligns with the vision and mission of the Hanover Township Mental Health Board

 

 

 

 

 

·        Assess current gap

ED/Board/Stakeholder

December-May, 2007

Completed

 

 

·        Develop annual budget priorities

ED/Board/

3rd Quarter FY08

3rd Quarter FY09

3rd Quarter FY10

Completed for FY08

 

 

·        Utilize budget priorities in reviewing applications and determining amount of funding

ED/Staff and Board

January, 2008

January, 2009

January, 2010

Not started

 

 

·        Submit budget to Hanover Township Board

ED

1st Quarter of calendar year

 

D

1,6

Develop a 3 year building maintenance/capital improvement plan for the Hanover Township Community Resource Center

 

 

 

 

 

·        Prioritize Projects and Endorse

Board

October, 2007

In Process

 

 

·        Submit Projects with cost estimates greater than $1000.00 to Town Board for Review and Approval

ED

On Going as need

In Process

E

1,3,4,5,

Utilize the Language/Staff Development Fund as a new revenue stream for Hanover Township Mental Health Board funded agencies to build capacity to better serve the residents of Hanover Township

 

 

 

 

 

·        Create criteria for use

ED/Board

May, 2007

Completed

 

 

·        Develop and offer Spanish Language Classes for agency staff

ED

January, 2008

In Progress

 

 

·        Promote availability of funds

Staff

Ongoing

In Progress

 


 

 

II. Delivery

The Mental Health Board ensures that all mental health services are effectively and efficiently delivered and are accessible to all stakeholders.

Strategic Objectives

1= Impact, 2= Advocacy, 3= Stakeholder Relationships, 4= Communication

5=Funding Allocation Strategy, 6=Valued Resource, 7=MHB Diversity

Item

Strategic Objective(s)

Alignment

Action Item and Tactics

Owner

Completion

Date/Timeframe

Status

A

4,6

Develop and implement a website based resource directory that lists all area social service providers serving the Hanover Township community to ensure a coordinated single point of entry for Information and Referral that is available 24/7

 

 

 

 

 

·        Research, Design and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and identify potential project partners

ED/Staff

November, 2007

In Process

 

 

·        Decide to build or fund

ED/Board

January, 2008

 

 

 

·        Implement

TBD

January, 2009

 

 

 

·        Market website/document

Staff

Monthly/Quarterly

 

 

 

  • Monitor and report

ED

Start February, 2009

 

 

B

4,6

Develop and promote a 24 Hour Crisis /Information and Referral Hotline serving the Hanover Township Community to ensure a coordinated single point of entry that provides an immediacy of response to the needs of stakeholders

 

 

 

 

 

·        Research, develop design requirements, determine KPI’s (key performance indicators)

ED/Staff

November, 2008

In process

 

 

·        Make a decision

ED/Board

January, 2009

 

 

 

·        Implement and Market

ED/Staff

April, 2010

 

 

 

·        Capture, monitor and report

ED/Staff

Monthly/Quarterly

 

C

1,3,4,5

Utilize the Challenge Grant Fund to provide a revenue stream to support the creation of new services for residents of Hanover Township

 

 

 

 

 

·        Define parameters of use

ED/Board

May, 2007

Completed

 

 

·        Market existence of funds

ED/Staff

June, 2007

Completed

D

1,3,4,5

Utilize the Capital Fund to provide a one time revenue stream to support the capital development projects of agencies serving the community of Hanover Township

 

 

 

 

 

·        Define parameters of use

ED/Board

May, 2007

Completed

 

 

·        Market existence of funds

ED/Staff

June, 2007

Completed

E

 

Develop a crisis response mechanism that addresses the mental health needs of township residents during times of emergencies

 

 

 

 

 

·        Conduct Research regarding current response team in Hanover township area and funding base

ED/Staff

May, 2008

In progress

 

 

·        Participate in related planning

ED/staff

Ongoing

In progress


 

 

III. Awareness

The Mental Health Board ensures that awareness of mental health issues and resources are communicated effectively to all stakeholders.

Strategic Objectives

1= Impact, 2= Advocacy, 3= Stakeholder Relationships, 4= Communication

5=Funding Allocation Strategy, 6=Valued Resource, 7=MHB Diversity

Item

Strategic Objective(s)

Alignment

Action Item and Tactics

Owner

Completion

Date/Timeframe

Status

A

2,4,6

Develop an effective outreach campaign that promotes and educates the residents of Hanover Township and other stakeholders on all issues related to mental health, available intervention and prevention services, and the ongoing work of the Hanover Township Mental Health Board

 

 

 

 

 

·        Create staff position (Community Resource Specialist) to further establish presence of the Hanover Township Mental Health Board within the community

ED/Board

May, 2007

Completed

 

 

·        Hire and train Community Resource Specialist

ED

September, 2007

Completed

 

 

Identify and educate new community stakeholders on the activities of MHB and MHB funded programs including TIDE

ED/Staff

Ongoing (Reviewed annually)

In Progress

 

 

·        Develop a list of prevention providers

Staff

November, 2007

In Progress

 

 

·        Contact list of Prevention providers

Staff

June, 2008

In Progress

 

 

·        Develop a list of Community Education providers

Staff

November, 2007

In Progress

 

 

·        Contact list of Community Education providers

Staff

June, 2008

Not Started

 

 

·        Create a minimum of 4 annual community education programs to present to residents of Hanover Township

ED/Staff

March, 2007

In Progress

 

 

·        Design and Implement an Anti-Stigma Public Awareness Campaign targeting teens and young adults and the religious community

ED/Staff

February, 2008

In Progress

B

2,3,4,5,6

Conduct an annual community partner meeting to allow community partners to provide input to ensure the alignment of MHB activities with community needs

ED/Staff and Board

April, 2008

April, 2009

April, 2010

Not started