Mission, Vision & Values
CHNK Behavioral Health continues its evolution of service to community from its humble beginnings as an orphanage to the premiere health care organization it is today. With clarity of mission, vision, and values, our people drive commitment to excellence in care, our places reflect the integrity of the clients we serve, and our programs provide the flexibility to meet individual needs.
Mission
CHNK Behavioral Health is a trauma-informed healthcare organization focused on creating holistic partnerships for health and wellness that are inclusive, innovative, and inspiring.
Vision
At CHNK Behavioral Health, we envision a community free from adverse environments and childhood experiences that limit hope and opportunity – a community that is safe, acknowledges human emotion and loss, and empowers future possibilities.
Values
Non-Violence
We value a safe community that is free from physical, psychological, social, and moral violence.
Democracy
We value active participation and empowerment in the decision-making process.
Growth & Change
We value focusing on the future by setting achievable goals and breaking dysfunctional patterns.
Social Learning
We value collaborative thinking and problem solving to break dysfunctional and repetitive patterns of behavior.
Open Communication
We value a community that tolerates expression of emotions and openly explores interpersonal and organizational issues.
Emotional Intelligence
We value the ability to understand the relationship between our clients’ negative experiences and their emotions and behaviors.
Social Responsibility
We value a community in which people feel a sense of responsibility and care for each other and the group as a whole, and in which people are held accountable for their actions.