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Fletcher Allen Health Care - Howard Center Street Outreach Team
The program puts mental health clinicians "on the street" in downtown Burlington, including 3.5 outreach workers who provide coverage seven days a week, plus an interventionist who works with the police department to respond to social service needs city-wide.
What is it?
The program puts mental health clinicians "on the street" in downtown Burlington, including 3.5 outreach workers who provide coverage seven days a week, plus an interventionist who works with the police department to respond to social service needs city-wide.
Who is it for?
Primarily individuals with mental illness, but also those dealing with substance abuse, homelessness, and other unmet social service needs.
Why do they do it?
The team's goals are to increase access to services for all individuals and to prevent disruptive behavior.
Impact
The program has reduced referrals to the court system and the use of emergency services, and has assisted at least 500 individuals annually who historically have fallen through the cracks. The program has now been replicated in Portland, Maine.
Contact: Penrose Jackson
Director, Community Health Improvement
Telephone: 802-847-2278
E-mail: penrose.jackson@vtmednet.org
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