️ ️ Important: MIH services are not always available. Call 911 in an emergency.

What We Do

The Oak Creek Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare – Community Paramedicine (MIH) Program brings healthcare and safety services directly to you, helping residents live healthier, safer, and more independent lives.

What is a Community Paramedic?

A community paramedic is a specially trained paramedic who provides non-emergency healthcare and safety services in people’s homes.

Unlike traditional EMS calls, which focus on urgent emergencies, community paramedics:

• Visit patients in a planned, non-emergency setting
• Help manage chronic health conditions
• Provide education, support, and resources
• Connect people with local healthcare and community services
• The goal is to keep residents safe, healthy, and out of the hospital whenever possible.

🚪 Home & Safety Services

It’s important to feel safe at home. We can help you create a safer living environment.

● Fall Prevention Evaluations – Reduce your risk of injury with a personalized in-home assessment. ● Home Safety Checks – Identify and fix safety hazards before they cause harm.

💊 Medication Support

Managing medications can be challenging. We can help you stay on track and understand your prescriptions.

• Help remembering when and how to take your medication
• Guidance on when to refill prescriptions
• Step-by-step help on how to refill prescriptions
• Identifying medication concerns and working with your pharmacist

📚 Health Education

New and chronic health conditions can be difficult to navigate. We are here to help guide you.

Clear, easy-to-understand education for managing:

• Diabetes
• Stroke prevention & recovery
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Asthma & COPD
• Heart attack prevention & recovery

🧠 Mental Health & Substance Use Support

Mental health challenges and substance use concerns can affect every part of life, but help is available, and recovery is possible.  We provide:

• Private, judgment-free conversations in your home or other comfortable setting
• Support for depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health conditions
• Overdose prevention education and how to recognize warning signs

• Naloxone (Narcan) training and distribution when appropriate
• Harm reduction
• Treatment of opioid use disorder with buprenorphine (Subutex)

• Connection to licensed counselors, treatment providers, and recovery programs
• Support for family members and caregivers on how to help a loved one
• Guidance on safe medication storage and disposal

🔗 Community Connection

We can connect you with additional resources through the Oak Creek Health Department and other local partners.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Who can receive MIH services?

MIH services are available to Oak Creek residents who would benefit from non-emergency healthcare, home safety assessments, medication support, or health education.

2. Do I have to pay for MIH services?

No, services are provided at no cost to residents.

3. How is this different from calling 911?

911 is for urgent, life-threatening emergencies. MIH services are planned visits for non-emergency needs to help keep you healthy, safe, and out of the hospital.

4. Do MIH paramedics replace my doctor?

No, we work alongside your primary care provider and specialists to support your care plan, not replace it.

5. What training do community paramedics have?

Community paramedics are fully certified paramedics who have completed specialized training in primary care, chronic disease management, mental health, and community health services.

6. What happens during a visit?

A community paramedic will talk with you about your health needs, assess your home safety, review medications, provide education, and connect you with helpful local resources.

7. Can MIH help with mental health or substance use concerns?

Yes, our team can provide supportive conversations, harm reduction, Narcan training, and connections to counseling or treatment programs.

8. Do I need a referral to use MIH?

Referrals are welcome from doctors, hospitals, family members, or you can contact us directly.

9. Want to partner with our community paramedics?

Clinics, hospitals, health systems, and any other group interested in partnering with our community paramedics can reach out to Lt. Mason Barribeau for further information.

10. Are visits private and confidential?

Yes, all visits follow HIPAA guidelines to protect your privacy.

11. What if I’m not sure if I qualify?

Call or text us at (414) 788-3164 and we’ll discuss your needs.

📞 Get in Touch

✅ Phone: Call/Text Lt. Mason Barribeau at (414) 788-3164

✅ Online: Complete the form below and we’ll reach out to help.

⚠️ Important: MIH services are not always available. Call 911 in an emergency.