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MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION SERVICES

Samaritas Partners with Priority Health to Expand Mental

Health Services for SUD Clients

Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving
more than 1.3 million members, has partnered with Samaritas, one of
Michigan’s largest health and human services nonprofit organizations
providing critical services to vulnerable populations, to launch
Samaritas’ Community Care Management (CCM) service. This program
is designed to support both individuals and families in times of mental
health crisis.

“Priority Health is committed to providing critical mental health support
to those in need,” said Jeff Greshak, director of behavioral health at
Priority Health. “Samaritas is Priority Health’s sixth partner in providing
access and resources to support people at every stage of their mental
health journey.”

PCCM provides critical support to address crises and help individuals and families during the transition back home after hospitalization through
clinical sessions and psychiatric services. In most cases, the intensive program lasts about three months. After the situation is stabilized, services are
reduced to a traditional outpatient model, with the ability to address needs in person, in the community or through telehealth.

“Mental health support remains a serious need across Michigan communities,” said Anthony Muller, vice president of Substance Use Disorder
(SUD) services at Samaritas. “We have seen an increased demand for these services from the children and families who we serve, and we are here
to support in an effective and meaningful way. We are grateful for our partnership with Priority Health as we launch this program and continue to
support Michigan’s vulnerable population.”

Samaritas is Priority Health’s sixth partner, joining Integrative Health Services of Kalamazoo, Reliance Community Care Partners, Wedgwood
Christian Services, Easter Seals and Training and Treatment Innovations.

Network180 Youth Services in Kent County
With Network180 Samaritas can provide youth trauma assessments and
behavioral health resources for individuals who struggle with prolonged sadness,
anxiety, suicidal thoughts or behaviors that interfere with their ability to perform
daily activities.

Temporary Housing in Montcalm and Ionia
Through a partnership with the Montcalm-Ionia County Department of Health and
Human Services and the Montcalm Care Network, Samaritas will have temporary
housing that offers medical-assisted treatment plans for the uninsured suffering
with substance use disorders.

Outpatient Support in Ottawa County
Samaritas is working with the Ottawa County Department of Public Health to
provide outpatient support, counseling and recovery plans for those with substance
use disorders.

Contact Samaritas to get access to critical substance use recovery management services at samaritas.org/SUD.
Referrals can be made online or by phone at (833) 720-9355.
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