Adam served as a combat Infantryman in the Michigan Army National Guard for six years, deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. Prior to joining the Buddy-to-Buddy team, Adam was an Outpatient Therapist at Integro, LLC, where he managed a caseload of over 45 clients, provided full diagnostic assessments and mental health services for adults and children, developed person-centered treatment plans, monitored treatment through progress notes, and coordinated care with various service providers to address barriers and ensure that clients received appropriate services. Adam has also worked in Mental Health Intensive Case Management at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and for Michigan Medicine’s Guest Assistance Program. Adam earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan.
Some of you were on the last support call when we introduced Adam and we hope that more of you will join on future support calls, as Adam will now be leading them and we hope everyone gets to know him. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out to him directly at (734) 998-5826 or
ajando@med.umich.edu
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Sincerely,
Kate Melcher and the Buddy-to-Buddy Team