Health Care Improvement in Low Resource Settings
Metrics
Community
Dane CountyCommunity Size
44,411University
University of Wisconsin - MadisonProgram
UniverCity YearCase Type
Project StoriesFocus Areas
EquityDiscipline
Population Health SciencesRegion
EPA Region 5, USAUniversity Department Code
Public HealthSustainable Development Goals
03 Good Health and Well-BeingPopulation Type
Low IncomeProgram goal: Provide psychosocial rehabilitation for adults or children with a mental health and/or substance abuse diagnosis * For Medicaid eligible individuals * Began in Dane County in 2015. Now serving 600+ clients * Intake new clients ~40/month * Open provider networks, services provided by 75 agencies * Recovery-oriented – support clients in meeting recovery goals intended to increase independence and decrease reliance on formal supports
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.
UniverCity Year Contact Info
Gavin Luter
Managing Director
gavin@cows.org
608-261-1141
University Faculty Contact
Lori DiPrete Brown
Population Health Sciences
dipretebrown@wisc.edu
Local Government / Community Contact
Lila Walsh
County Clerk Administrator
walsh.lila@countyofdane.com
