To enhance care for patients with substance use disorder, Bronson Health will expand access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) by integrating it into inpatient medical and primary care settings. The project will adapt MOUD protocols, educate providers, and...
To address gaps in mental health treatment and care transitions, this project will pilot a telehealth program for psychiatric evaluations at Trinity Health Livingston (THLV) Hospital and Chelsea Hospital. By training a Psychiatric Access Team, the program will use...
This collaborative pilot project between A Brighter Way (ABW) and Packard Health will address a gap in integrated health care for formerly incarcerated individuals in Washtenaw County, engaging returned citizens to improve health outcomes and quality of life. Peer...
To address high maternal mortality rates among Black mothers, this project will develop and pilot the Patient Advocate app to amplify patient concerns, improve patient-provider communication, and enhance the exchange of vital health information. By connecting patients...
This initiative will pilot the Spectrum Family Support Partner program, training parents of color to serve as peer mentors for other families of color with children with autism spectrum disorder. The program will gather feedback through surveys, focus groups, and...
This project’s primary aim is to empower older adults and individuals with disabilities by connecting them to legal alternatives and services, safeguarding their autonomy and preventing restrictive guardianships. By implementing 3-5 pilot projects in select...
This project addresses the chronic underfunding of Michigan’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, aiming to demonstrate that adequate resourcing improves care quality, prevents abuse and neglect, and enhances the quality of life for residents in long-term care...
This project addresses the significant mental health challenges experienced by homeless youth in Michigan. The initiative aims to explore the impact of providing 365 days of prevention and aftercare behavioral health services to runaway and homeless youth (RHY) in...
Funding will enable the expansion of the Mid-Michigan Community Health Access Program (CHAP) to reach residents in Michigan’s 8th Congressional district (Flint, Saginaw, and Bay City). The project aims to identify individuals with unmet social needs, provide...
