System of Care
What is the System of Care?
A system of care is not a specific type of program or service. Instead, it is an approach that combines a broad range of services, supports, and stakeholders into operating under the same guiding principles. The system of care approach seeks to organize services and stakeholders in responding to the behavioral needs of communities in a coordinated manner.
Incorporating community members in the System of Care approach and initiative is a key objective. Youth and family voices are a core value in the System of Care model which requires mutual respect and meaningful partnership between families, young people, and professionals at all levels to encourage involvement.
System of Care is a set of values and principles providing an organizing framework for systems reform on behalf of children, youth, and their families.
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Family Driven & Youth-Guided
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Home & Community Based
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Strengths-Based & Individualized
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Trauma Informed & Resiliency & Recovery Oriented
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Commitment to Health Equity Through Cultural & Linguistic Competence
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Coordinated Across Providers & Systems
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Connected to Natural Helping Networks
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Data-Driven, Quality & Outcomes Oriented
New Mexico System of Care Core Programs
In New Mexico, the System of Care approach is supporting the expansion of High-Fidelity Wraparound, Family Peer Support, Youth Peer Support, Youth MOVE chapters, expansion of the Service Array, and the development of a Children's Mobile Response and Stabilization Services.
The Center of Innovation partners with the State of New Mexico to support the implementation of a System of Care through the core programs below. Hover over a flip card to learn more about each core program.
Parents and Caregivers receive support from a Certified Family Peer Support Worker who has lived experience raising a child, or youth with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.
NM High-Fidelity Wraparound provides intensive care coordination to youth and their families using an innovative value driven, team-based, holistic, and inclusive approach for supporting families with complex needs.
Youth MOVE (Motivating Others through Voices of Experience) New Mexico is a part of a national movement that supports young people to join local and statewide chapters centering youth driven organizing and advocacy around issues related to mental health and wellness.
Youth Peer Support is a community-based program that employs young people who have successfully navigated life challenges.
Key Ingredients in a Comprehensive System of Care Include:
Interested in learning more?
Contact us for more information on the System of Care in New Mexico at: centerofinnovationnm@nmsu.edu