About the Program
Mental Health Intensive Case Management Program (MHICM) is a Department of Veterans Affairs clinical program whose purpose is to help veterans who have had a history of mental illness to maintain themselves in the community to the best of their ability. Instead of relying on inpatient and emergency room care, we help veterans improve their lives and help them utilize outpatient, community and clinic-based services. The program is characterized by frequent (at least weekly) face-to-face visits and a variety of support services which utilize various VA and community services.
MHICM Services
- intensive case management in the home or place or residence
- coordination of primary medical & mental health care
- assistance with medication management
- crisis management
- information, referral and assistance in applying for needed benefits
- counseling regarding family issues, finances, housing alternatives, social skills, and activities of daily living
- access to vocational assessment and counseling
Who uses MHICM?
The program is targeted at veterans who have a history of mental illness and have a history of long and/or frequent psychiatric hospitalizations.
How does MCHIM Work?
Veterans must be eligible for VA services and enrolled in the New York Harbor Healtcare System. Veterans are referred through VA health care professionals, inpatient wards and outside resources.
Areas Served by MHICM
The MHICM team can serve veterans who reside in Manhattan, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.
MHICM Team
The MHICM team is composed of a MHICM Coordinator, nursing staff and social work staff. |
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Manhattan Campus Services
Location
Chapel Street Health Care Ctr
40 Flatbush Ave Ext, 8th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-439-4300/4340
Documents
 MHICM Veterans Handbook
Related Links
• Network Mental Illness Center
Contacts
• Karen Fuller, LCSW, MHICM Coordinator, 718-439-4337 or 347-598-2999
• Steven Bailyn, LCSW, Chief Community & Social Services, (212) 951-3295
Other VISN3 MHICM Programs
• Hudson Valley Health Care System, Luis Paulino, 917-737-4400 x13437
• NJ Health Care System, Ann Beckerman, 908-647-0180 x4148
• Northport VAMC, Vivian Bugaoan, 631-261-4400 x7040 |
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