Hospitals in pursuit of excellence

The Effect of Partnerships -- Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center

CDMHC’s innovative programs divert hundreds of patients from the hospitals and emergency departments, increase community tenure for children with mental health conditions, prevent tragedy triggered by untreated mental illness, and improve the quality of life of the mentally ill in South Carolina’s Lowcountry.

This case study is part of the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina series on identifying innovative and effective approaches to improve population health inside and outside of the hospital walls.