Community mental health’s unsung heroes: Listening, walking alongside, and holding hope
Throughout Michigan, quiet heroes leave a profound imprint on those with mental illness.
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Hike, bike, and enjoy a sweet treat with first-ever Pedals to Pines event
Little Forks Conservancy and Friends of the Pere-Marquette Rail Trail invite Midland residents to enjoy a casual bike and hike event on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Why talking about suicide is the best way to prevent it
Mental health agencies encourage conversation and sharing stories as a key method of preventing suicides.
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.
Physical activity and mental health: LifeWays helps clients make the connection
The connection between physical activity and mental wellness is at the heart of LifeWays’ growing roster of health programs- and community response has been overwhelmingly positive.
One donor’s strategic giving multiplies impact for Give Local Bay beneficiaries
Kylie Knieper split her donation between eight different organizations during Give Local Bay in May, allowing her to spread her financial support across a diverse range of community programs.
Bay County families are embracing doulas for better birth experiences
When doulas are present during childbirth, moms and babies experience reduced pain, shorter labors, and fewer complications. Babies are more likely to thrive when doulas are part of the care team. Doulas working in Bay County are spreading the word about the benefits they provide.
Community mental health and hospitals partner to fill care gaps
Michigan's hospitals and community mental health agencies are working together to address gaps in behavioral health care that contribute to long emergency department stays and delays in treatment. Several recent initiatives aim to improve care coordination and create new models of crisis response.
SBAM Nurture Benefits program enhances compensation for child care providers
The Small Business Association of Michigan Nurture Benefits will expand access to health insurance, life insurance, and retirement savings for Michigan's child care providers.
Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force addresses unmet needs behind evictions
Evictions plummeted during the pandemic and soared again after federal protections ended. That led a coalition of Kent County organizations and individuals to form the Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force.
Hike, bike, and enjoy a sweet treat with first-ever Pedals to Pines event
Little Forks Conservancy and Friends of the Pere-Marquette Rail Trail invite Midland residents to enjoy a casual bike and hike event on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Why talking about suicide is the best way to prevent it
Mental health agencies encourage conversation and sharing stories as a key method of preventing suicides.
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.
Physical activity and mental health: LifeWays helps clients make the connection
The connection between physical activity and mental wellness is at the heart of LifeWays’ growing roster of health programs- and community response has been overwhelmingly positive.
One donor’s strategic giving multiplies impact for Give Local Bay beneficiaries
Kylie Knieper split her donation between eight different organizations during Give Local Bay in May, allowing her to spread her financial support across a diverse range of community programs.
Bay County families are embracing doulas for better birth experiences
When doulas are present during childbirth, moms and babies experience reduced pain, shorter labors, and fewer complications. Babies are more likely to thrive when doulas are part of the care team. Doulas working in Bay County are spreading the word about the benefits they provide.
Community mental health and hospitals partner to fill care gaps
Michigan's hospitals and community mental health agencies are working together to address gaps in behavioral health care that contribute to long emergency department stays and delays in treatment. Several recent initiatives aim to improve care coordination and create new models of crisis response.
SBAM Nurture Benefits program enhances compensation for child care providers
The Small Business Association of Michigan Nurture Benefits will expand access to health insurance, life insurance, and retirement savings for Michigan's child care providers.
Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force addresses unmet needs behind evictions
Evictions plummeted during the pandemic and soared again after federal protections ended. That led a coalition of Kent County organizations and individuals to form the Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force.
