Joint Statement
The Integration of Physical Health, Mental Health, Substance Use, and
Addiction
Letter from Karen E.
Timberlake, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
(PDF, 102KB)
Welcome to 2009! As we start the year refreshed and re-energized, we
have an exciting opportunity to work together to help improve the lives
of our citizens.
The time has come for us all to further integrate our approach to
improving people's health by recognizing that physical health, mental
health, substance use and addiction are inter-related. Below is the
Department's Joint Statement and action steps to bridge illness
prevention and management, health promotion, public education and
awareness efforts.
Addressing mental and physical health, substance use and addictive
disorders within a public health approach in Wisconsin is
transformative. Our work is to improve life expectancy and health
outcomes for individuals with these conditions and your participation
will strengthen our statewide momentum toward this integrated framework.
To further assist us in supporting this initiative, please do the
following:
- Read the following Joint
Statement (PDF, 122 KB, September 2008)
- Complete the Partner Endorsement and Guide to Action * (Word Fillable,
66 KB, June 2008) (This form will open in a new browser window)
- Select Objectives that your
organization will implement for the Integration of Physical Health,
Mental Health, Substance Use, and Addiction Initiative
- Review the Action Table Example for an
idea on how you might structure your selected activities for the
Integration of Physical Health, Mental Health, Substance Use, and
Addiction Initiative
Claude Gilmore, our Youth Policy Director, will check with you
quarterly to help identify any areas we may be able to assist you, as
well as share your success with others.
Together, we can work to improve the lives of our citizens, leading
people of all ages, from all families and communities to optimal
physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual health.
For more information contact: Claude
Gilmore
* If you experience difficulties with forms or documents on this
website then please contact Claude
Gilmore for additional assistance.
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Last Revised: January 13, 2009 |
