History + Mission of the Miller-Dwan Foundation

The Force for Good

The conversation explores the history and mission of the Miller-Dwan Foundation, the strategic planning process, the HopeX initiative, the role of the Senior Mental Health Advisor, the multi-phase approach, and the future vision for the foundation.
Takeaways:

• The Miller-Dwan Foundation has a strong history of generosity and philanthropy, with a focus on healthcare, including physical rehabilitation, burn care, and behavioral health care.
• The foundation embarked on a strategic planning process to address the mental health crisis in the community, resulting in the HopeX initiative, which aims to provide care options and programming to meet the needs of individuals at different stages of mental health.
• The Senior Mental Health Advisor plays a crucial role in guiding the foundation's efforts in behavioral health, bringing expertise in clinical, managerial, and administrative aspects.
• The foundation emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and collaboration to effectively address the complex issues of mental health and substance use.
• The future vision for the Miller-Dwan Foundation includes a noticeable downward trend in emergency services utilization, the creation of a supportive community, and the potential for global impact.
  Chapters
  00:00
  Introduction and History of the Miller-Dwan Foundation
  09:41
  Strategic Planning and the HopeX Initiative
  14:08
  The Role of the Senior Mental Health Advisor
  18:00
  Multi-Phase Approach and Community Partnerships
  25:50
  Future Vision for the Miller-Dwan Foundation

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