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Care Compact earns national achievement award for outstanding county government program
Posted on August 13, 2025 2025Health and Human ServicesNews and Events
For individuals dealing with complex mental health, substance use and intellectual or developmental disabilities, compassionate and coordinated care can make all the difference. That’s where Douglas County’s Care Compact comes in.
This unique program brings together local agencies and community partners to support adults who are navigating overlapping mental health challenges.
Since launching in 2020, the program has served more than 170 people, connecting them to over 850 services ranging from case management to behavioral health care and benefits support.
And the results? In its first year, The Care Compact reduced law enforcement contacts by 53%, crisis responses by 91%, and adult protection reports by 100%. Four years in, those numbers have stayed strong, with crisis calls down 87% after participants leave the program.
These results earned The Care Compact a 2025 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award in the Human Services category. Watch this video to learn about the work of a Care Compact navigator.
Since 1970, NACo Achievement Awards have honored outstanding county government programs across the country. The Care Compact was nominated for its groundbreaking approach to linking existing case management and care coordination services through a robust network of community partners.
The success of the adult program has even inspired a Youth Care Compact Pilot, launched in 2024, which has already helped 24 families connect to 98 critical services.
Visit the Care Compact webpage for more information or to refer someone in your community.
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