State and Federal funds are used to provide psychiatric screening and assessment services, case management services, psychotropic medications, housing, and employment support services for adults with severe mental illness and children with severe emotional disabilities. Funds are also provided for unique services and supports designed to "wraparound" an adult or child who is at risk of psychiatric hospitalization.

Funding is used to support promotion of mental “wellness” and early intervention assessment and treatment services. Suicide prevention for youth, adults and older adults is an important focus of the Department as well as services to individuals, and their families, dealing with behavioral health issues related to or exasperated by military service.

Funding is used to support statewide needs assessment and planning, monitoring of services provided, training and technical assistance for providers and other community partners (child welfare, law enforcement, education), and procurement and administration of federal and other funds for the provision of effective, community-based services and supports. Integrated (physical and behavioral health) healthcare delivery is necessary for achieving optimal outcomes.