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Sterling Heights presents mental‑health strategic assessment; staff propose coordination, peer supports and crisis partnerships
Summary
A community mental‑health assessment by HMA found gaps in crisis services and outpatient capacity and recommended partnerships, more low‑barrier care, peer supports, caseworkers and an online resource directory to improve access and reduce repeat emergency calls.
A year‑long community assessment by Health Management Associates (HMA) identified gaps in crisis services, outpatient capacity and coordinated care and recommended the city act as a convener and connector for services.
Consultant Brianna Jacob summarized key findings: rising behavioral‑health acuity and substance use, transportation and language barriers to access, fragmented information…
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