About DWIHN
Your mental health
is our mission.
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is Wayne County's public behavioral health authority. We exist for one reason: to make sure every resident has access to the mental health and substance use services they need, regardless of ability to pay.
Nationally accredited by NCQA and URAC
Our Purpose
Built around one belief: everyone deserves care.
Our Mission
To provide quality integrated health services to the residents of Wayne County, in partnership with providers, to improve the health, safety, and well-being of the people we serve.
Our Vision
Communities of hope, healing, and recovery for all.
What this means for you
- No insurance required, ever
- No referral needed to start
- Services in your language
- Confidential and judgment-free
- Available 24 hours, every day
Our Impact
The numbers behind the mission.
Every number represents a real person, a neighbor, a family member, someone's child, who received the care they needed.
Who We Serve
Care built for every stage of life.
We serve all Wayne County residents, children, adults, and families, regardless of insurance status. If you live in Wayne County and need behavioral health support, we are here for you.
Children & Adolescents
Early intervention, school-based services, autism support, foster care behavioral health, and family therapy.
Adults
Outpatient therapy, substance use treatment, psychiatric services, supported employment, and housing assistance.
Families & Caregivers
Family support groups, respite care, parent education, wraparound services, and crisis intervention for the whole family.
Veterans & Special Populations
Specialized programs for veterans, individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and justice-involved populations.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do.
Empathy First
We lead with compassion. Every interaction begins with understanding, not judgment.
Equity & Inclusion
Health equity is not optional. We actively work to eliminate disparities in access and outcomes.
Accountability
We are stewards of public resources and hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency.
Innovation
We continuously improve our services, embracing evidence-based practices and emerging solutions.
Community Partnership
We cannot do this alone. Our strength comes from deep collaboration with providers, families, and community leaders.
Excellence
Good enough is not good enough. We pursue nationally recognized standards in everything we do.
Leadership
Led by people who understand this work.
James E. White
President & Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN)
In his current role, White is responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial leadership of DWIHN, a $1B+ public system providing behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, and substance use disorder services. He is focused on advancing integrated care models, strengthening provider networks, expanding community-based and preventive care strategies, and aligning public safety and behavioral health systems to improve outcomes.
About our CEOOur Journey
A decade of expanding care.
Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency
DWIHN was the Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency, operating within Wayne County government’s Health and Human Services structure.
Becomes a separate legal entity
The Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority became a separate legal entity following state legislation and a Wayne County enabling resolution (October 1, 2013).
Separation from Wayne County complete
The authority completed its operational separation from Wayne County (October 1, 2014).
Crisis Services expansion
Launch of expanded 24/7 crisis services including mobile crisis teams and the Crisis Stabilization Units.
NCQA Accreditation
Achieved NCQA accreditation, one of only a few community mental health authorities in Michigan to earn this national recognition of quality.
Name changes to DWIHN
The organization adopted the name Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, DWIHN (October 1, 2019).
COVID-19 response
Rapidly pivoted to telehealth, expanded crisis hotline capacity, and launched community wellness programs during the pandemic.
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
7 CCBHC certified DWIHN providers in Wayne County.
Continuing to grow
Serving 123,000+ members, managing 400+ providers, and touching over 350,000+ lives annually.
Accreditation & Recognition
Held to the highest standards, and meeting them.
NCQA Accredited
The National Committee for Quality Assurance accreditation ensures our care meets rigorous national standards for quality and patient safety.
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URAC Accredited
URAC accreditation validates our health utilization management practices, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources.
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State Designated
Designated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as Wayne County's Community Mental Health Services Program.
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CCBHC Certified
CCBHC-Certified providers within the DWIHN network ensure the ongoing implementation of evidence-based best practices, delivering comprehensive, integrated behavioral health care to all individuals in need, regardless of insurance status.
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Whether you need help for yourself, a loved one, or your community, we are ready.