Central City Health’s Community Outreach program includes Outreach and Community Health workers whose main objectives are to raise awareness of CCH services in Detroit and throughout Wayne County. They also focus on our HIV and underserved communities, to engage with the public and enroll community members into services at CCH.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Detroit Homeless Outreach Team
The Detroit Homeless Outreach Team (DHOT) is a Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) funded program for which Central City Health’s team consists of a Case Manager, a Community Health Worker and a Certified Peer Support Specialist.
This team works in conjunction with the DWIHN outreach workers, the Detroit Police Department and the City of Detroit to engage the homeless community in and around the city of Detroit to connect them to health care, shelters, warming centers, and permanent housing services.
CLIENT STORIES
“When I came to Central City Health, I felt good that I came. Central City is really helpful. It made a difference in my life because I went through a lot growing up. ”
“Central City Health has made a difference because I think clearly with my mind, heart, body and soul. They made me feel good about myself and are real encouraging. ”
“I was curious about Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET) and was interested in ways I could improve my memory. I also wanted to improve my self-confidence. The therapy definitely worked, motivating me to graduate and earn a first major accomplishment under my belt.”
“CET is my reason for hope. I first heard about CET through my case manager two years ago. She told me that it could help me with my concentration and memory. It interested me because I wanted to work towards bettering myself as an individual, and I felt that the knowledge I would gain in CET would help me do just that.”
Your Care Team Will Work Hard To:
- Listen to your health concerns
- Answer your questions
- Provide you with a team of professionals that will focus on all aspects of your health and wellbeing
- Provide easy access to services by offering extended office hours and after hours consultation by phone
- Communicate test and treatment results promptly
- Provide reminders for follow up and preventative care
- Coordinate your care with other health care providers on site and through community referrals
- Provide you with the treatment and guidance you need to care for yourself.
We Ask That You:
- Provide a complete medical history, including information about care received by outside providers
- Get to know your health care team and help them get to know you. Don’t be afraid to ask questions!
- Work with your care team to set your own treatment goals to improve your health
- Make your best effort to attend each appointment or call us at least 24 hours before your visit if you need to reschedule
- Share your medical history by asking any other providers that you see/have seen, to send their reports to your PCP
- Bring any medications, vitamins or supplements you are taking to your appointments
- Bring a list of questions for your care team so that we can coordinate your care together!