Michigan’s community mental health providers serve the unhoused
Michigan’s community mental health providers are stepping in with innovative programs that support Michiganders experiencing both homelessness and mental illness.
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Teens find housing, support through A Step Forward
A Step Forward, a transitional housing program operated by Lighthouse, offers homeless youth ages 16-18 a stable place to stay while they complete their education, prepare for the workforce, learn valuable life skills, and move toward independence.
Michigan’s community mental health agencies take action to reduce stigma around getting care
During May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, many Michigan CMHs are offering opportunities to take action to "stomp out stigma" that prevents Michiganders from seeking mental health care.
Through joyful play of Sibshops, youngsters find new ways to relate to siblings with disabilities
Sibshops give kids who have siblings living with disabilities the opportunity to connect, share their experiences, ask questions, and offer advice.
Detroit initiatives combat high Black infant mortality rate with dignity and compassion
Black infant mortality rates in Michigan are consistently two and sometimes even three times higher than in white communities.
Here’s how Michigan’s community mental health agencies are helping prevent youth suicide
Summit Pointe, Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, and other community mental health agencies provide youth access to services that help them overcome suicidal thoughts and self-harming actions.
First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Center a stepping stone to mental wellness
First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Center provides services when people need them most. The 24/7 facility treats patients of all ages, irrespective of insurance.
A basic needs forecast from nonprofits serving those who struggle the most
Nonprofits dealing with basic human needs weigh in on an expected increase in demand for housing, utility assistance, food and healthcare – and on how they’re planning to meet emerging needs with limited resources.
Foster care fosters hope for Michigan’s most vulnerable children
Michigan's community mental health agencies, CMHs, provide mental health care for the roughly 10,000 children in Michigan’s foster care system. Here is how Genesee Health Systems and Sanilac County CMH are working hard to help foster children in their counties thrive.
