It's been a long but rewarding process for the people at Oaks Integrated Care. Vice President Mike D'Amico says they provided years of proof to the Department of Health and Human Services that what they're doing is making a difference.
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Now, he said, it's full steam ahead in Camden County with a holistic approach model that’s been successful in other parts of the state.
"Integrate care, collaborate and also improve access. We want to make sure we reduce the wait times for access to really crucial and critical services," D'Amico explained.
He said most of the money will be used to improve technology for televisits and hire more field specialists, because too many people with addictions and other cognitive problems are stuck in a healthcare system silo. Appointments for mental health services can take up to two months, and it’s been even worse during the pandemic.