The MWI is designed to promote data-informed decisions, encourage more equitable allocation of resources, and support decision making in partnership with communities (rather than on the behalf of communities). Potential uses include:
An organization in Baltimore, MD works to improve educational outcomes for youth and ensure families are healthy and successful in the West Baltimore area. They are conducting a community participatory budgeting process this summer to decide how to allocate their funding.
Plan community conversations to review the MWI! The non-profit meets with members of the West Baltimore community to talk about the drivers of overall mental wellness, poor mental health and substance use disorders in their community. They guide the conversation following the three steps below. |