MI Mental Health

More than 500 students, staff, teachers, and volunteers participated in a Mental Health Fair and Walk at Detroit’s University Prep Art & Design Middle High School in October.

Michigan’s community mental health agencies work hard to prevent youth suicide

Michigan’s community mental health agencies (CMHs) and organizations across the state understand that asking questions and having conversations about mental health and suicide is a very significant step in prevention. 

The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan will host the West Michigan Survivors of Suicide Loss 2023 event.
Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan hosts suicide survivors’ event Nov. 18

On November 18, the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan will host the West Michigan Survivors of Suicide Loss annual event, which brings together people impacted by a death by suicide. 

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and community mental health

Q&A with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow shares why she has worked so hard and so long to improve community mental health. 

Robert Sheehan, executive director of the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan
Community Mental Health has made big strides over the past 12 months in Michigan

New partnerships, expanding programs with schools and law enforcement, and the designation of 17 community mental health organizations (CMHs) as Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration sites are a few of the highlights Michiganders

Kevin Fischer, executive director, NAMI Michigan
NAMI Michigan’s Kevin Fischer, “Michigan’s CMHs are the front door”

MI Mental Health recently had a chance to talk with Kevin Fischer, executive director, NAMI Michigan, about the important role that community mental health agencies play in Michiganders’ mental health.  

Isabelle Buck leads be nice. program at Grandville Middle School
New be nice. video series focuses on young adults.

Its partnership with Grand Valley State University researchers  has culminated in the creation of the be nice. video series. 

Joseph Balberde, chief information officer of North Country Community Mental Health
Community mental health agency applies Lean processes to improve service to clients

North Country Community Mental Health applies Lean processes throughout its operations with the result of improving care for its patients.

Genesee Health System Urgent Care
Michigan’s community mental health agencies expanding crisis care

Michigan’s community mental health agencies are stepping up to evolve the way they offer care to those in need — especially crisis care. Genesee Health System and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority are two examples.

Jon Cauchi, inclusion consultant and trainer for Disabilities Advocates of Kent County
Living with disabilities can impact mental health

People with a disability report experiencing frequent mental distress almost five times as often as adults without disabilities. Community mental health agencies can help.

As a CCBHC, OnPoint offers services to all, regardless of income or insurance coverage

OnPoint is one of 34 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in the state of Michigan.

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