MHSOAC Update Q4 2019

Help@Hand is a statewide collaborative project comprised of 14 Counties and Cities leveraging interactive technology-based mental health solutions to help shape the future and improve accessibility and outcomes to connect people with care across the state.

The 14 participating cities/counties are at the forefront of innovation to understand how technology is introduced and works, within the public behavioral health system of care.

The collaborative offers the benefit of a shared learning experience that increases choices for counties/cities, accelerates learning, and adds in cost sharing. The focus of Help@Hand remains on the five shared goals shown below.

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More about our A4i Pilot

What it does

  • Keeps Consumer connected to their care team 
  • Provides tools so Consumer can manage their symptoms themself
  • Checks in on their Wellness and Goals 
  • Displays their personalized curated newsfeed
  • Offers mental health check-ins
  • Tracks sleep
  • Provides medication reminders
  • Features a sound detector

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The Result

The makers of A4i reported people in emotional difficulty who’ve used the app say it works. A4i says, “They liked it, they stay engaged, and see decreases in symptoms and an uptick in personal well-being.” They say that tracking sleep and engagement can alert the Consumer and their care team to check in before emotional difficulties develop.