Everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive in Wisconsin. And to thrive, we need to be healthy and safe in our communities. The conditions of the places where we live, learn, work and play, influence overall health and impact the behavioral health of communities.

Communities can prioritize behavioral health, which includes mental health and substance use disorders, through equitable practices and policies. These practices and policies can create more resilient and connected communities where there are opportunities for everyone to be healthy and feel connected to their environment.

These documents contain considerations for communities or organizations to prioritize the behavioral health of residents in a community. There are many opportunities to work in partnership with the public and private sector toward healthier communities for all Wisconsin residents. Communities and organizations should take different approaches based on local resources, partnerships, cultures and circumstances.