Total Community Approach is a partnership between the New Mexico Behavioral Health Collaborative and local communities most affected by methamphetamine and other substances to address problems caused by the use of these substances.  Total Community Approach means teaming up with local municipalities and targeting resources to the areas where they are most needed to deal with substance use and behavioral health challenges. 

The Total Community Approach Plan was developed by the Mora, San Miguel, and Guadalupe Group to address substance abuse and dual-diagnosis needs for adults in Las Vegas and surrounding areas.

The MSG Total Community Approach Plan is designed to target all aspects of alcohol and illegal drug use:

·      PREVENTION & EDUCATION

·      TREATMENT

·      AFTERCARE

·      RECOVERY SUPPORT

MSG TCA Intent:

·         Support existing programs

·         Identify & address gaps

·         Provide an overarching structure

·         Allow for continued coordination and collaboration to assure that consumer needs are met

Consumer Goals:

·         Reduction of substance use

·         Reduction of hospitalization

·         Reduction of recidivism

·         Increase social support

·         Increase mental wellness

MSG TCA System Goals include:
   

·        Provision of services

·        Linking consumers to peer and forensic peer specialists

·        Developing and linking consumers to wrap-around (recovery support) services

·        Incorporating Promotoras into the system

·        Increasing provider skills, particularly for co-occurring consumers

·        Creating linkages between criminal justice, judiciary, treatment, and prevention

The paramount goal of MSG TCA is to

Treat the Whole Person.