Community services are important for patients, but they need to be easily accessible

Written By Kai Communications

When people can get mental health services quickly and easily in their own communities, it makes a big difference in their health outcomes. Community-based services offer care closer to home, which helps people get support earlier and makes it more likely they will manage their mental health or substance use before it becomes a crisis — all while staying connected to their support networks.

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