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Behavioral Health
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   The mission of the Division of Behavioral Health is to manage an integrated and comprehensive behavioral health system based on sound policy, effective practices, and open partnerships.
End Result A: The quality of life for Alaskans experiencing a serious emotional disturbance (SED), a serious mental illness (SMI) and/or a substance use disorder (SUD) is enhanced.
In FY09, for each of three life domains (housing situation, physical health, and thoughts of self harm), more than 75% of individuals who received services through the comprehensive, integrated Behavioral Health Service System reported improvement or maintaining condition. For each of the remaining three life domains (financial/basic needs, meaningful activities/employment, and mental/emotional health), less than 75% of individuals reported improvement or maintaining condition.


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