Daicia R. Price

Dr. Daicia Price is a clinical associate professor of social work at the U-Michigan School of Social Work, where she teaches in the Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse pathway and leads specialized training programs. As the director of FLOURISH, she fosters leadership, engages in outreach, and promotes understanding, resiliency, innovation, support,and hope — aligning with the mission of reaching out, raising hope,and changing society.

Before joining the faculty at U-M, Price served as a Clinical Practice Improvement Specialist in Wayne County, focusing on workforce development and implementing evidence-based, best and promising behavioral health practices. She has extensive clinical and macro practice experience in juvenile justice, community mental health, housing, schools and foster care.

DPrice earned her BSW, MSW and PhD from Eastern Michigan University and is a certified instructor in Mental Health First Aid and Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR). She is committed to sharing her personal and professional experiences to support individuals, organizations and communities.

She actively works to disrupt and dismantle racism and oppression using a bioecological system and an African-centered framework. Her work prioritizes well-being, social justice and healing, incorporating strategies contributing to transformational change in individuals and communities.