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## THE JASON FOUNDATION – ADVOCATES FOR QUALITY CARE 

During 2011, UHS expanded its affiliation with the Jason Foundation (JFI) to create a national network of acute psychiatric beds. As JFI’s National Clinical Affiliate, UHS works with the foundation to address teen suicide and save as many young lives as possible through awareness, education and referral programs for teens considering suicide. 

As an industry leader, UHS has the ability to advocate and influence mental health issues at the national level. At the state level, the company builds solid relationships and is viewed as a true collaborator in public-private partnerships that address important behavioral health issues. 

UHS is a corporate and local supporter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). This is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization and is dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Through the organization’s NAMIWalks, UHS hospitals participate in large mental health awareness and fundraising events that draw significant local and regional attention to NAMI and its partners. 

Despite its large size, the Behavioral Health Division of UHS maintains an individualized approach to each facility, providing each with the flexibility to tailor its programs and services to meet the needs of the populations it serves. 

Our mission is to be the quality provider of choice in all of our communities. 

The division is well positioned for future growth, as it expands into markets that are currently underserved, broadens the range of treatment services it provides and continues to invest in facilities, clinical and administrative personnel, and community activities. 

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