Improving the Quality of Life in Ward 7
Physical and Mental Health have challenged the residents of Ward 7 because of poverty, trauma, substance abuse, crime and violence, and hunger/poor dietary habits. MHCDO has begun to work alongside of local health and behavioral health service providers to provide education and support services that will help improve that physical health of those challenged by treatable diseases and help educate and provide resources with mental and behavioral health challenges. MHCDO provides support and is a site for East River Family Strengthening Collaborative’s Families First projects and provides services to Trusted Health Program’s members.
Our Programs
Opioid addiction Support & Outreach (Engage II)
Since Spring of 2021, MHCDO has been involved in working with the Health Department and Health/HIV to support efforts in the District to reduce opioid overdoses. An epidemic in the Nation’s Capital, DC ranks third among cities with the highest deaths due to opioid abuse. In addition to providing education to residents in communities of high risk, MHCDO and its ENGAGE Outreach Workers have distributed well over 2000 substance abuse and COVID-19 Awareness Kits in Wards 7 & 8.
As a sub-grantee, MHCDO partners with other service providers to target hot spots of substance abuse and provides information and training promoting healthy behaviors that reduce HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, and substance abuse. Sponsored by the Department of Health’s HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD, and TB Administration, MHCDO’s professional staff and Outreach Workers work diligently to identify professional resources and engage at-risk individuals in conversations that promote healthier behaviors or lead them to professional medical and mental health support.
For more information, contact ">Blythe Patenaude, Project Director , at (202) 650-5649.
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine
Physical and Mental Health have challenged the residents of Ward 7 because of poverty, trauma, substance abuse, crime and violence, and hunger/poor dietary habits. MHCDO has begun to work alongside of local health and behavioral health service providers to provide education and support services that will help improve that physical health of those challenged by treatable diseases and help educate and provide resources with mental and behavioral health challenges. MHCDO provides support and is a site for East River Family Strengthening Collaborative’s Families First projects and provides services to Trusted Health Program’s members.