With a focus on early intervention and prevention, the Rockford Fire Department and UW Health collaborate to form the Mobile Integrated Health - Mental Health program (MIH - MHP). The goal is to identify those in need of mental health crisis services and to provide the appropriate response. The MIH - MHP is a proven, evidence-based program that follows the current best practices with assisting those with mental health concerns. The MIH - MHP focuses on treating individuals who have utilized 911 emergency services for non-police-related calls or who have been hospitalized repeatedly due to mental health issues. By creating a more appropriate level of response, and a strategic way if providing assistance for those suffering with mental illness, there will be a decrease in 911 call volume and unnecessary Emergency Department transports. This program aims to serve 1,800 additional Winnebago County residents.

Mission Statement

The City of Rockford Mobile Integrated Health Mental Health Program's mission is to promote mental health, provide access to treatment, prevent substance use disorders, and support the autonomy of individuals living with mental illness by building positive relationships in the community.

The MIH-MHP program identifies and dispatches the appropriate mental health response to mental health crisis calls through the 911 center, as well the program receives referrals from the Rockford Fire Department, UW Health, and other community-based partners.