Community Health & Wellness

As SNAP cuts take effect, Michigan families and food banks brace for growing need

Consequences will reach far beyond the dinner table, affecting family stability, children's health, and their ability to learn.

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How Michigan organizations are tackling food insecurity on the local level

Fair Food Network, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, and Detroit Food Policy Council increase families' healthy choices while supporting local growers and retailers.

How are Michigan’s families doing?

Rising costs, child care shortages and barriers to health care are straining Michigan families. What could help?

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.

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.

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.

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