RESILIENCE Program

Jennifer Holm, Police Social Worker Coordinator

Jenn Holm is the Police Social Worker Coordinator (PSWC) for the Traverse City Police Department. She is a dual-licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), with additional credentials in sign language interpreting and teaching. Her previous experience with both macro and clinical social work impacts her systemic and individual approaches to social work services. She developed and now facilitates the TCPD RESILIENCE Program. The goal of her position is to reduce law enforcement calls on vulnerable populations by interrupting the cycle of arrest and addiction through care coordination and reduction of community barriers.
 

Contact Jenn
851 Woodmere Avenue
(231) 631-9263
jholm@traversecitymi.gov

Brad Neuder, Police Support Services Worker

Brad Neuder is the Police Support Services Worker (PSW) for the Traverse City Police Department. He holds a Master's Degree as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). With extensive experience in community and emergency room mental health settings, he brings expertise in crisis intervention, risk assessments, clinical evaluations, and resource connections.

In his role as a PSW, Brad facilitates more frequent follow-up with individuals referred to the RESILIENCE Program, collaborates with agencies to enhance the well-being and stability of people in crisis, and provides immediate on-scene support to assist law enforcement officers.

Contact Brad
851 Woodmere Avenue
(231) 631-0093
bneuder@traversecitymi.gov

Our Mission

To cultivate individual and community resilience by providing resources to empower, support and improve the lives of individuals engaging in a network of collaborative enrichment.

PROGRAM GOALS: 

• Improve resilience
• Strengthen the community
• Improve cross-agency coordination of care 
• Meet client-led goals
• Address the root causes of law enforcement contacts for vulnerable people
• Reduce repeat law enforcement calls

ELIGIBILITY: Participants must live in the city limits of Traverse City AND be experiencing crises related to at least two of the following OR have had a recent overdose:

• Substance use
• Mental health
• Homelessness 

Note: Participation in this program is voluntary. Individuals may opt out at any time. 
 

This project is supported by Michigan’s FY 21 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) # 15PBJA-21-GG-04538-COAP, awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and administered by the Michigan State Police (MSP).  Points of view or opinions contained within this document do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the DOJ or the MSP.