Community Health Assessment & Improvement Plan
Mono County Health and Human Services works with community members, healthcare providers, schools, local organizations, and regional partners to understand the health needs of people in the county.
Together, partners review data and community feedback to understand what is working well, what needs improvement, and what actions can help people live healthier lives.
How does this process work?
This work happens through two key planning processes:
Community Health Assessment (CHA)
A review of local data, community feedback, and health information that helps identify the biggest health needs and gaps in care in Mono County.
- Community health status and trends
- Demographics and local needs
- Health gaps and community feedback
Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)
A community action plan created with local partners that outlines goals, strategies, and actions to address the health priorities identified in the CHA.
- Shared priorities for the county
- Clear actions and strategies
- Measurable goals and progress tracking
Together, the CHA and CHIP guide Mono County’s public health planning, partnerships, and investments in programs and services.
2026 Community Health Improvement Plan (Now Available!)
Using community feedback and local data, three priority areas were identified to help improve health in Mono County:
Access to Care
Improve equitable access to comprehensive and culturally responsive healthcare services across Mono County.
Key strategies include:
- Expanding mobile dental services and school-based oral health programs
- Launching community-based preventive care clinics
- Exploring options to establish local vision care services
Mental and Behavioral Health
Support mental and emotional well-being by improving access to behavioral health resources and strengthening prevention and early intervention.
Key strategies include:
- Implementing routine depression screening (PHQ-2) across Public Health services
- Expanding food access initiatives for low-income and Medi-Cal residents
- Supporting home visiting services that promote family well-being and early childhood development
Maternal, Child, and Infant Health
Strengthen the maternal and child health system by improving access to prenatal care, preventive services, and early childhood support.
Key strategies include:
- Increasing well-child visits and childhood immunizations
- Strengthening perinatal care coordination and referral pathways
- Expanding outreach and education for pregnant and postpartum individuals
Implementation and Community Partnerships
Carrying out the CHIP will focus on collaboration between public health, healthcare providers, community organizations, schools, and Medi-Cal managed care plans.
Priority implementation approaches include:
- Mobile and community-based service delivery
- Expanding services in northern and southern Mono County communities
- Cross-sector coordination for maternal, child, and behavioral health
- Addressing social drivers of health such as food insecurity
Community partners and residents are encouraged to participate in CHIP initiatives and help advance shared health goals.
Stay Engaged
Improving community health requires ongoing partnership. Residents and organizations can support CHIP priorities by:
- Participating in community programs and outreach efforts
- Collaborating on initiatives aligned with CHIP priorities
- Sharing feedback to help guide future planning and evaluation
For more information or to get involved, please contact Mono County Public Health.
Supporting Documents
2024 CHA Final Report (6 MB) 2019 CHNA Final Report (1 MB) 2019 CHNA Executive Summary (299 KB) 2019 CHNA Final Report (Spanish) (171 KB) 
