AIMS Center

Training and Technical Assistance in Integrated Behavioral Health Care

1959 NE Pacific St. Box 356560
Seattle, WA 98195-6560
See map: Google Maps

 

http://www.uwaims.org

 

Diane Powers, MA
206-685-7095
[email protected]

 

Incorporated 2004
Not-for-profit

AIMS Center

470 primary care practices utilized the organization’s product/service

38 other organization utilized the organization’s product/service

 

About:

The AIMS (Advancing Integrated Mental Health Solutions) Center provides training, technical assistance and implementation support to help implement evidence-based integrated behavioral health programs. Through its IMPACT Implementation Center, it assists organizations interested in adapting IMPACT care for depression and other common mental disorders for their clinical practice. IMPACT is a patient-centered, team approach that integrates depression treatment into primary care and other medical settings. This model of care was tested in a randomized control trial in 8 healthcare systems across 5 states. Results from the study show that IMPACT is more than twice as effective as usual care for depression. It also improves physical and social functioning and patients’ quality of life while reducing overall health care costs over a four-year follow-up. To date, the AIMS Center has trained over 4,000 individuals and supported implementation of this evidence-based program in nearly 500 sites.

Partners with:

Small and/or independent practices
Large physician practices or groups
Hospital-owned groups
Other

References:

Virna Little, PsyD, LCSW-R, SAP; Vice President for Psychosocial Services and Community Affairs; The Institute for Family Health; New York, NY; [email protected]

Marty Adelman, MA, CPRP; Mental Health Program Coordinator; Community Clinics Health Network (a subsidiary of the Council of Community Clinics); San Diego, CA; [email protected]

Erin Hafer; CHP Project Manager; Community Health Plan of Washington; Seattle, WA; [email protected]