Michigan’s community mental health system: Overcoming stigma to provide needed care
Community mental health has played an important role in shifting the culture to asking for help.
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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.
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%.
CMHA: Telling the whole story about Michigan’s public mental health system
The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan gives a voice to the issues and the people experiencing them.
Primary care providers help expand oral health access through national training initiative
The 100 Million Mouths Campaign trains primary care providers to identify oral health concerns, expanding access and improving patient care beyond dental offices.
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Disability Pride Month Challenges Us to Look Beyond Assumptions
Creating truly inclusive communities often requires a shift in mindset. Rather than focusing on limitations, inclusion challenges us to recognize each person's strengths, abilities, and potential.
Trinity Health and Michigan community groups will make fresh, local food a Medicaid benefit
A new Trinity Health initiative will allow people in the Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids areas to access fresh, affordable produce from local organizations through their Medicaid health plans.
Metro Detroit Death Doulas Want You to Talk about Death
Death Doulas in Metro Detroit are working to change how people approach the end of life — with less fear and more understanding. It can be a tough sell in a culture that largely avoids talking about death, but with the right support and guidance, these non-medical advocates promise life’s final chapter can be rich and rewarding.
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.
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%.
CMHA: Telling the whole story about Michigan’s public mental health system
The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan gives a voice to the issues and the people experiencing them.
Primary care providers help expand oral health access through national training initiative
The 100 Million Mouths Campaign trains primary care providers to identify oral health concerns, expanding access and improving patient care beyond dental offices.
Partner Partner Content Disability Pride Month Challenges Us to Look Beyond Assumptions
Creating truly inclusive communities often requires a shift in mindset. Rather than focusing on limitations, inclusion challenges us to recognize each person's strengths, abilities, and potential.
Trinity Health and Michigan community groups will make fresh, local food a Medicaid benefit
A new Trinity Health initiative will allow people in the Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids areas to access fresh, affordable produce from local organizations through their Medicaid health plans.
Metro Detroit Death Doulas Want You to Talk about Death
Death Doulas in Metro Detroit are working to change how people approach the end of life — with less fear and more understanding. It can be a tough sell in a culture that largely avoids talking about death, but with the right support and guidance, these non-medical advocates promise life’s final chapter can be rich and rewarding.
