At Oaklawn, we believe in treating the whole person — mind,
body and spirit.
To help people live in harmony with self, others and God, through
healing and growth
of the whole person.
To provide comprehensive mental health and addictions services
which reflect values of our founding churches, local and regional
priorities, staff expertise, and available resources.
Wholeness — We believe that
mental or emotional health can be most fully realized if combined
with commitment toward physical health, healthy relationships,
and spiritual health.
Quality — We work toward
continuous improvement in all our services, combining the best
available technical knowledge and expertise with the art of healing
relationships.
Christian principles —
We identify with the healing and reconciling ministry of Jesus
and are guided by Christian principles in formation of policies,
practices and guidelines.
Human dignity and rights —
We believe all human beings, including the mentally ill and addicted,
deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and should be encouraged
to participate as fully as possible in all decisions concerning
their treatment and welfare.
Trust — We seek to
build relationships of trust among staff and with patients, families,
other caregivers, payers and community through honest and effective
communication.
Education — We will empower
persons with knowledge and understanding to support them in their
responsibility to make choices which impact personal and family
health and wholeness.
Stewardship - We utilize resources
carefully to provide the best possible value for patients as well
as any third party paying for services.
Respect for pain and suffering
— While we work to help persons experience healing from
pain and suffering, we acknowledge that pain can be instrumental
to growth and wholeness.
Community — We respond to
the needs of the community and join in efforts to engage its resources
for purposes of improving the health and well-being of its residents,
including those who cannot effectively advocate for their own
needs.
Teamwork — We join
with other professionals to more effectively serve our clients
within the limits of respecting each client’s right to privacy.
