| Mississippi's System of Care | |
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A coordinated network of community-based services and supports based on certain values. SOC is not a program, but a philosophy of how care should be delivered. SOC holds that all life domains and needs should be considered rather than addressing mental health treatment needs in isolation, so there are eight overlapping dimensions: 
System of Care is Family-Driven & Youth-Guided Family-driven means families have a primary decision-making role in the care of their own children as well as
the policies and procedures governing care for all children in their community,
state, tribe, territory and nation. This includes:
Choosing supports, services, and providers; Setting goals; Designing and implementing programs; Monitoring outcomes; Managing the funding for services, treatments, and supports; and Determining the effectiveness of all efforts to promote the mental health and well-being of children and youth. Mississippis System of Care services shall include: Comprehensive crisis and emergency response services; Intensive case management; Day treatment; Alcohol and drug abuse group services for youth; Individual, group and family therapy; Respite services; Supported employment services for youth; Family education and support and family partners; Youth development and support and youth partners; Positive behavioral supports (PBIS) in schools; Transition-age supported and independent living services; and Vocational/technical education services for youth. |
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| For more information on Mississippi's Statewide System of Care contact the MSFAA office. |
