SBY City Council approves grant to bolster SWIFT Program

SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury City Council voted unanimously to approve additional funding for a program that aims to reduce non-emergency 911 calls. The SWIFT program helps to identify frequent 911 callers. Workers with the program will then work with them to see how they can be provided with more health care resources.

The program is comprised of the Wicomico County Health Department, TidalHealth, and the Salisbury Fire Department. The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission is giving about $25,000 in grant money to the program. The money will establish a telehealth component to help with follow up visits.

SWIFT can help with many issues – including finding primary care doctors, or other treatment resources, including behavioral health services. City Council President Jack Heath says that the program has been extremely helpful for people in Salisbury. Acting Mayor Julia Glanz tells 47ABC that this grant is a huge win for the community – and is excited to see where it goes.