Purpose of the Department

The Department shall: (1) Ensure the provision of high-quality behavioral health services by establishing District-wide behavioral health standards and policies; (2) Foster and promote behavioral health education and disease prevention; (3) Provide high-quality prevention, treatment, and recovery support services related to mental health disorders, addictions, and the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in the District; (4) Develop and maintain an efficient and cost-effective behavioral health care financing system; and (5) Implement, monitor, and evaluate the District’s strategic behavioral health plan.