San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health

ABOUT The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse issues. DBH provides mental health/substance use disorder treatment to all age groups, with a primary emphasis placed on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of prevention and early intervention services for both mental health and substance abuse. DBH provides services to the unserved, underserved and inappropriately served populations. DBH incorporates client feedback into all services we provide. We see those we serve as partners in treatment which makes our system a truly client centered system and we involve family as is appropriate. Not only are we serving people who truly need it, but we do so in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health Programs strive to be recognized as a progressive system of seamless, accessible and effective services that promote prevention, intervention, recovery and resiliency for individuals, families and communities. OUR VISION We envision a county where all persons have the opportunity to enjoy optimum wellness, whether they have experienced mental illness or substance use disorders. OUR MISSION San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Programs strive to be recognized as a progressive system of seamless, accessible and effective services that promote prevention, intervention, recovery and resiliency for individuals, families and communities. OUR VALUES We embrace the following values: - Clients and families as central to the purpose of our Vision and Mission. - Sensitivity to and respect for all clients, families, communities, cultures and languages. - Effective services in the least intrusive and/or restrictive environment. - Positive and supportive settings with state-of-the-art technologies. - Open and honest dialogue among all stakeholders. - Each other as our most valuable asset, and collectively the empowerment that this provides. - A well-trained and competent workforce. - Empowering and supporting staff in their personal and professional development. - Responsible use of our resources to ensure financial sustainability.