Mental Health Infrastructure & Training

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The REACH NOLA Mental Health Infrastructure & Training (MHIT) Project:

• is a collaboration of many local and national nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and academic institutions.
• seeks to address depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• provides infrastructure support for local clinics, counseling centers, and community organizations.
• offers expert-led training programs and follow up activities to improve mental health care access, quality of care, and outreach.
• uses an evidence-based "collaborative care" model to improve symptoms of depression, stress and anxiety, in part by helping providers work together as a team.

Project Director: Ben Springgate, MD, MPH
Email: benspringgate@gmail.com

Project Manager: Ashley Wennerstrom, MPH
Email: awenners@tulane.edu

MHIT Program Office: 1555 Poydras Street, Suite 831, New Orleans, LA 70112 • (504) 988-4007

The REACH NOLA Mental Health Infrastructure & Training Project is made possible by a Behavioral Health Grant through the American Red Cross Hurricane Recovery Program.