Action Teams’ Strategic Objectives

Children, Youth, & Families

• Support and/or develop programs focused on children, youth, and families living in environments detrimental to their health, education, and well-being.
• Enhance the health of children and youth through physical, behavioral, and mental health programs.
• Promote awareness and impact of mental and behavioral health issues on children, youth, and family environments.
• Engage community involvement in programs focused on the health and well-being of children and youth.

Housing, Shelters, & Transportation

• Develop sufficient emergency shelter capacity for the homeless, transients, and victims of domestic violence.
• Increase availability of temporary, transitional, and affordable housing.
• Evaluate the feasibility for a comprehensive local transportation system in the greater Raton area.

Medical & Behavioral Health

• Educate public and providers on mental and behavioral health.
• Improve timely access to services.
• Increase the number of providers in our area.
• Provide bridge medical assisted treatment (MAT) through the MCMC Emergency Department.