•DSI strives to provide the nature and caliber of services that are requested by consumers and families.
•DSI facilitates the use of community resources and promotes individual empowerment thereby reducing reliance on agency provided services and facilities.
•DSI encourages people to make informed decisions and experience the resulting outcomes.
•DSI strives to be a vehicle which enables individuals with mental health needs and/or developmental disabilities to fully participate in all areas of interest to them.
•DSI maintains a service delivery system that is responsive and accountable to people with mental health needs and/or developmental disabilities and to the public.
•DSI does not rely exclusively on traditional service models when developing systems and procedures, but attempts to provide services designed specifically to meet the needs, interest and desires of the consumers and their families.