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Sanilac County CMH CEO Wilbert Morris presents iPad to Sanilac County Sheriff Paul Rich

Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs

Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.   

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Community collaborations help coordinate shelter, food, clothing, and other basic needs alongside behavioral health services. Community Action of Allegan County home-delivered meals drivers.
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.  

The START Collaborative's first retreat in January 2024.
From tornado to ice storm, collaborative addresses unmet needs in Otsego County

Inspired by a string of recent disasters, the START Collaborative aims to address unmet needs in Otsego County through collaboration between nonprofits, schools, hospitals, government entities, and businesses.

What the Friends of the Rouge are doing to fight water pollution and connect communities

In an industrialized area like Metro Detroit, connecting communities to nature can be challenging. Friends of the Rouge are working on strategies to engage people with their local watershed and keep the river healthy for future generations.

Macomb’s GDP hit $53B in 2024, here is where the county’s investing

Macomb County’s GDP is at an all-time high of $53 billion. Here are the five target industries the county is focusing on (including some surprises), and what's ahead.

Macomb provides prize incentives to shop local this holiday season

Businesses that are entered into the contest by shoppers will have the chance to win one of 10 grants worth $1,000 and shoppers will also be entered into a drawing to win one of 10 $150 gift cards.

Students get a taste of manufacturing careers at iconic bakery during MFG Day

From auto industry spaces to baking hot spots, over 2,000 high school students toured manufacturing companies across Macomb County for this year's MFG Day/Week.

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How a block grant helps Macomb build parks, add solar street lights

Within the last five years, Macomb County has received an annual grant amount of around $1.8 million. Here's what the county does with it.

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5 Macomb downtown areas to visit before summer ends

From New Baltimore to Romeo, here are five unique downtowns with great local vibes to check out. 

The new Commongrounds building on Eighth Street in Traverse City.
Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community

Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.

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