Tier 1
Universal Prevention
- Classroom Observation
- Conflict Resolution
- Consultation
- Crisis Intervention
School-Based Programs
School-Based Health Quality Initiative
Supporting students K–12 across Wayne County with school-based mental health services, psychoeducation, and integrated health programs.
School
Based Programs
Quality
Improvement Focus
Student
Support & Outcomes
The initiative supports behavioral health programs embedded in Wayne County schools.
Our Mission
School-Based Health Quality Initiative
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) proudly presents the School Based Health Quality Initiative. The School Based Health Quality Initiative is committed to providing a spectrum of school based mental health and preventative services with a special emphasis on integrated health. Our mission is to foster holistic well-being for every student through school-based support.
Questions or inquiries:
schoolinitiative@dwihn.org
Participating Schools
Download the current list of schools participating in the School-Based Health Quality Initiative across Wayne County.
Evidence-Based Program
School Success Initiative (SSI)
The School Success Initiative (SSI) is an evidence and prevention-based mental health program provided to students K-12 in Wayne County. The program aims to ensure that students and families have access to services in school, are provided psychoeducation training, and are being helped with reducing the stigma related to receiving behavioral health supports and services.
The SSI program addresses the behavioral health needs of students by providing Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 services based on the Strengths and Difficulties (SDQ) questionnaire.
Tier 2
Targeted Prevention
- Group Prevention
- Individual Prevention
- Michigan Model for Health
- Psychoeducation
Tier 3
Intensive Services
- Enrolled in Community Mental Health Services
Psychoeducation Topics
Risk Factor Presentations
The following Risk Factor presentations are offered to students, educators, and parents.
- Anger
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bullying
- Suicide Prevention
- Dating Violence
- Trauma
- Grief
- Substance Abuse
- School Violence
- Integrated Health
- Other risks factors based on specific student and school needs
Our Network
Community Mental Health Providers
Listed below are the dedicated community mental health agencies that stand alongside us:
- America's Community Council (formerly Arab American Chaldean Council)
- Centers for Family Development, Inc.
- Core Caring Group (RBC Supports)
- Development Centers (MiSide)
- DWIHN Outpatient Clinic (DOC)
- Hegira Health Inc.
- Southwest Counseling Solutions (MiSide)
- Starfish Family Services
- Team Wellness Center
- The Guidance Center
Downloadable Resources
SSI Brochures
Afterschool & Summer Programming
School Enrichment Program (SEP)
GOAL Line Detroit
The GOAL Line program restarted FY 2023 to provide behavioral health and social emotional supports through enrichment programming at 11 schools surrounding the Northwest Activities Center during the school year and summer months.
Community Education Commission (CEC) is the provider promoting the GOAL Line program to meet the behavioral health, social emotional learning, and integrated health needs of students enrolled in grades K-8.
Four Pillars of the GOAL Line Program
Holistic Development
Every student in the GOAL Line program experiences academic and socioemotional growth.
Building Scholars and Citizens
Our mission is to transform every participant into a better scholar, student, and citizen, contributing to their success in Detroit and beyond.
Aspiring for Excellence
The GOAL Line program aims to be one of the best afterschool programs in the country, fostering higher academic outcomes in the short and long term.
Positive Impact on Discipline
By design, the GOAL Line program contributes to reducing student disciplinary issues and concerns in schools across Detroit.