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St. Clair and Sanilac county leaders identify barriers to expanding rural mental health care
Behavioral health leaders in Allegan, Sanilac and St. Clair counties say flexible service models, regional partnerships and start-up funding could help more rural communities expand access to care.
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Suicide Prevention Month: Creating Connection Before a Crisis
Suicide prevention starts long before a crisis occurs. It begins by creating communities where people know they matter and know where they can turn when they need support.
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Seeking mental health services can be overwhelming. Here’s where to begin
For people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, deciding where to turn for help can be overwhelming. Macomb County Community Mental Health offers a range of services designed to help residents navigate those decisions.
They grew up breathing Detroit air. Generations of women are pushing for new approaches to pollution
Some are organizing and training to advocate for their neighbors; some are trying to change the laws to consider the cumulative burden of pollution.
Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies
The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country.
Mental Health millage means help for more people — and a healthier community
In Washtenaw County, adults served by community mental health increased 147%, and youths served 104%.
How one dentist and a multitude of volunteers built Cleveland’s biggest day of smiles
TeamSmile's Cleveland program shows how local volunteers, sports teams and community partners connect children with dental care and healthier smiles.
The Farm Bill, SNAP, and the childcare connection
SNAP helps families meet all basic needs, including childcare.
Micro forests attract not only birds and bees but Metro Detroiters, too
Whether you call them micro, mini, or pocket forests, they are taking root around the world — and in metro Detroit. They help the environment, provide refuge to native species, and respite to people seeking green spaces — especially in urban areas.
St. Clair and Sanilac county leaders identify barriers to expanding rural mental health care
Behavioral health leaders in Allegan, Sanilac and St. Clair counties say flexible service models, regional partnerships and start-up funding could help more rural communities expand access to care.
Partner Partner Content Suicide Prevention Month: Creating Connection Before a Crisis
Suicide prevention starts long before a crisis occurs. It begins by creating communities where people know they matter and know where they can turn when they need support.
Partner Partner Content Seeking mental health services can be overwhelming. Here’s where to begin
For people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, deciding where to turn for help can be overwhelming. Macomb County Community Mental Health offers a range of services designed to help residents navigate those decisions.
They grew up breathing Detroit air. Generations of women are pushing for new approaches to pollution
Some are organizing and training to advocate for their neighbors; some are trying to change the laws to consider the cumulative burden of pollution.
Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies
The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country.
Mental Health millage means help for more people — and a healthier community
In Washtenaw County, adults served by community mental health increased 147%, and youths served 104%.
How one dentist and a multitude of volunteers built Cleveland’s biggest day of smiles
TeamSmile's Cleveland program shows how local volunteers, sports teams and community partners connect children with dental care and healthier smiles.
The Farm Bill, SNAP, and the childcare connection
SNAP helps families meet all basic needs, including childcare.
Micro forests attract not only birds and bees but Metro Detroiters, too
Whether you call them micro, mini, or pocket forests, they are taking root around the world — and in metro Detroit. They help the environment, provide refuge to native species, and respite to people seeking green spaces — especially in urban areas.
