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Improving Mental Health Through






            Programs and Services








            One thing the pandemic has brought to the forefront is
            that the investment in partners and programs that provide
            mental health support has never been more critical.                            49,286
            While we remain vigilant in providing services for those
            individuals and families affected by substance abuse,
            domestic violence, depression and child abuse, just to                     individuals with mental health
            name a few, the needs have only increased because of                       and substance abuse issues,
            the stress and isolation brought about by COVID-19.                           and 23,964 affected by
            With additional funding through UWCA’s Community                            domestic violence, received
            Crisis Fund specifically targeting mental health support,                  services through United Way             4,995
            more children and adults can begin their healing process                         partner agencies
            through quality counseling and care.                         23,864                                           people received counseling

                                                                        receiving domestic                                  services or teletherapy
                                                                        violence services
                                                                                                                             $125,000

                                                                                                                                in grants was
                                                                                                                             awarded to support
                                                                                             6,145                          victims of child abuse




                                                                                           hours of respite care
                                                                                           were provided to help
                                                                                               caregivers



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