As a care coordinator, my daily conversations with clients usually revolve around care management – following up on clinic referrals, medication management, disease management education, etc. However, many of our recent conversations have centered on their anxieties about the future of Medicaid. Some of our clients are so anxious that even the simple act of watching news coverage about Medicaid reform can incite a panic attack.

Most PCIC clients have lived through traumatic experiences or are burdened with stressful situations and environments. Add these factors to their multiple complex illnesses. Unfortunately, some mental illnesses are better addressed outside of the Emergency Room. We teach our clients to recognize the importance of mental health and how it can affect physical well-being, and we encourage them to seek help if needed.

Dear friends and supporters of PCIC:

We are proud to share our August's edition with PCIC supporters!

"When I came into this program it was like, really, really, how can I say this, at a time I needed support. My closest family member is 1,500 miles away. I was going through something, and the next thing I know, these wonderful people show up on my doorstep, and it was like they were basically more than just a support group for me to gain and get my health together. They have been there for me, when I say, they have shared good positive tears, tears of joy…they have been there for me. I really appreciate it… This is what the outcome has been for me so far, and I know it’s going to get a lot better." says Trondail.