Community mental health advocates take stand against privatization plan
Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) advocates against proposed MDHHS plan to privatize community mental health care.
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Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.
Oak Park is reaching new heights with event hub construction
Oak Park officials recently broke ground on a community event hub. The new facility, part of a parks and recreation plan dubbed Elevate Oak Park, is slated to include a band shell, a farmers' market space, a commercial kitchen, and room for year-round events.
Medicaid cuts threaten Michigan’s mental health
Federal Medicaid cuts threaten the very lives of those living with serious mental illness, disabilities, and substance use disorders as well as the quality of life and livelihoods of those managing their mental health care with medications and support that Medicaid currently covers.
Where there’s smoke, there may be environmental renewal: How parks use fire to support nature
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Metroparks offer year-round hands-on science classes in 2 Detroit schools
Through the Supplemental Science program, Huron-Clinton Metroparks staff work with school staff to offer science lessons in schools, usually multiple times a week throughout the school year.
More awards for Downtown Farmington as it turns its attention to the future
2025 is also the year where the general public has an opportunity to help shape the direction of downtown Farmington in the years to come.
Natural gas pipeline project to update aging system in four Metro-Detroit cities
Consumers Energy will invest $182 million to replace eight miles of outdated natural gas pipeline in four Metro Detroit cities from 2026 to 2029. The company claims this project will improve the safety and reliability of its natural gas system, but environmental advocacy groups argue that money and resources could be better invested in renewable, cleaner energy sources.
Local history projects win grants in Dearborn, Mount Clemens, Rochester, and more
“The volume of applications demonstrates the necessity of this funding,” says Larry J. Wagenaar, executive director and CEO of the Historical Society of Michigan.
Commmunity mental health partnerships with first responders a win-win for communities
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are redefining crisis response through deep partnerships with EMS, law enforcement, and fire departments. These cross-sector collaborations have become a vital part of Michigan’s evolving approach to mental health care.
Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.
Oak Park is reaching new heights with event hub construction
Oak Park officials recently broke ground on a community event hub. The new facility, part of a parks and recreation plan dubbed Elevate Oak Park, is slated to include a band shell, a farmers' market space, a commercial kitchen, and room for year-round events.
Medicaid cuts threaten Michigan’s mental health
Federal Medicaid cuts threaten the very lives of those living with serious mental illness, disabilities, and substance use disorders as well as the quality of life and livelihoods of those managing their mental health care with medications and support that Medicaid currently covers.
Where there’s smoke, there may be environmental renewal: How parks use fire to support nature
A burning field, forest, or prairie in your local park may be an alarming sight, but sometimes it's actually a sign of an intentional, controlled process with significant benefits for the environment.
Metroparks offer year-round hands-on science classes in 2 Detroit schools
Through the Supplemental Science program, Huron-Clinton Metroparks staff work with school staff to offer science lessons in schools, usually multiple times a week throughout the school year.
More awards for Downtown Farmington as it turns its attention to the future
2025 is also the year where the general public has an opportunity to help shape the direction of downtown Farmington in the years to come.
Natural gas pipeline project to update aging system in four Metro-Detroit cities
Consumers Energy will invest $182 million to replace eight miles of outdated natural gas pipeline in four Metro Detroit cities from 2026 to 2029. The company claims this project will improve the safety and reliability of its natural gas system, but environmental advocacy groups argue that money and resources could be better invested in renewable, cleaner energy sources.
Local history projects win grants in Dearborn, Mount Clemens, Rochester, and more
“The volume of applications demonstrates the necessity of this funding,” says Larry J. Wagenaar, executive director and CEO of the Historical Society of Michigan.
Commmunity mental health partnerships with first responders a win-win for communities
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are redefining crisis response through deep partnerships with EMS, law enforcement, and fire departments. These cross-sector collaborations have become a vital part of Michigan’s evolving approach to mental health care.
