Live reporting by
Clarissa Williams
DWIHN programs are focused on effectiveness, hiring and collecting data that can improve future functionality. DWIHN is currently hiring.
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Clarissa
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12:02 PM Sep 13, 2023 CDT
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This will be a program compliance meeting for the committee in place to uphold the integrity of their System of Care that supports citizens with mental health issues and developmental disabilities throughout Wayne county
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Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network serves adults and children facing a wide range of mental health concerns.
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The committee is applying to receive the Zero Suicide grant which would give $400,000 annually for the next five years in efforts to implement suicide intervention and prevention programs.
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Yvonne Bostic, director of access call center, goes over quarterly summary.
She mentions their has been 12,000 more calls this year but they have surpassed their goals for handling and answering calls ( which is currently up to 96.5%).
She mentions their has been 12,000 more calls this year but they have surpassed their goals for handling and answering calls ( which is currently up to 96.5%).
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The access center has also hired new managers and is offering lagging employees additional training or resources to help improve screening rates.