PRIORITY 1: MENTAL HEALTH
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TO TRACK( Washoe County):
Indicator |
2026 |
2029 Goal |
|
Baseline |
|
Intentional Injury( suicide) Mortality Rate |
24.3 |
Reduce ↓ |
|
deaths per 100,000 population |
|
Poor Mental Health: Average Number of Days |
5.6 |
Reduce ↓ |
|
days |
|
High School Students who have attempted suicide: Past Year |
11.7 % |
Reduce ↓ |
Middle School Students Who Reported Never / Rarely Getting Help When They Felt Sad, Empty, Hopeless, Angry, or Anxious
51.2 % Reduce ↓
EXPECTED IMPACT:
More individuals receive the behavioral healthcare and support they need, resulting in improved emotional well-being and fewer mental health crises.
HOW RENOWN WILL CONTRIBUTE:
Renown Health will contribute clinical expertise, behavioral health services, Community Benefit investments and staff capacity to strengthen prevention, early identification and connections to care. Renown will also work with community partners to expand behavioral health resources, support suicide prevention and improve navigation to appropriate services.
HEALTH EQUITY FOCUS:
Implementation will prioritize populations experiencing the greatest barriers to behavioral healthcare, reduce barriers to services and support culturally responsive care.
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