Environment & Sustainability

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority Grayling location.

Michigan’s rural CMHs work hard on improving access to mental health resources

MI Mental Health spoke with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Chief Operations Officer Joanie Blamer and Sanilac County Community Mental Health CEO Wil Morris on addressing the mental health and wellness needs of rural communities.   

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What to do with unwanted electronics and appliances

When a TV or computer dies, it often sits on a shelf in the basement or garage. Catalyst learned how you can properly dispose of it.

Community invited to panel discussion focused on Honesty and Transparency

The Breaking Bread Village is breaking down barriers to important conversations. Their next LIVE show is on August 29. 

Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition’s goal is to foster a thriving community

The Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition works with over 50 organizations to offer workshops, training and other resources focused on overall wellbeing in and out of the workplace.

Flooding over the deck of the Currie Parkway Bridge, May 21, 2020
Midland excited by flood remediation grants

The new state budget provides money to help the City of Midland mitigate future floods.

Erica Sprague is in her 20th year of teaching.
Catalyst Community: Teaching

In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in the community, Catalyst focuses on the important role teachers have in our lives.

Posing for a first day of school picture.
Midland returns to school for fall semester

Students can't lose with the wide variety of high-quality educational opportunities in Midland.

Senior Services offers a variety of classes to keep seniors active.
Balance classes for seniors are popular

Keep moving, Senior Services activity director advises.  

Narrowing the gender gap in municipal leadership

The Michigan Municipal League is working to narrow the gender gap in the leadership posts in municipal government. Its Women's Municipal Leadership Program has helped women across the state rise to higher leadership positions in local government. The program has become a national model. 

If you feel that you could benefit from LIFT or need food assistance, dial 211.
211 makes life saving connections through United Way & partner agencies

Leveraging Income For Tomorrow, how United Way of Midland County is supporting 211 of Northeast Michigan as they help a vulnerable population survive.  

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