Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission Statement

Partnering To Find Solutions Toward Wellness

Vision

Austin State Hospital is a safe, comfortable, attractive facility where caring, competent staff engage patients as individuals, focus on their needs, and support their recovery process.

Values

We have these core, fundamental values at Austin State Hospital:

• Everyone deserves respect and dignity
• We must treat others as we would want to be treated in our facility
• We believe recovery, to whatever degree, is possible for everyone we treat

From these foundational values, we also value the following:

Effective Treatment

• Safety
• Individual worth
• Quality
• Empowerment
• Trauma-informed care
• Ethical decision-making
• Belief in positive change
• Choice
• Personal Responsibility

Communication

• Teamwork
• Open-door policy with the community
• Employee and Volunteer recognition
• Involvement of the patient, family, and significant others

Efficient Resource Management

• Stewardship
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Strategic approach to problem solving
• Education and Training