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What the data says:
- 1 in 5 adults in America experience a mental illness. This is equal to about 140,000 Prince George’s County residents. (source: NAMI)
- Nearly 60% of adults with a mental illness didn’t receive mental health services in the previous year. (Source Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration via NAMI)
- 37% of students with a mental health condition age 14 and older drop out of school—the highest dropout rate of any disability group. (source: NIMH via NAMI)
- 70% of youth in state and local juvenile justice systems have a mental illness. (source: NIMH via NAMI)
The Mission of Prince George's County Health Department is to:
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To lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being.
The Vision of Prince George's County Health Department is to:
- All Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage.
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