An innovative initiative is chipping away at health disparities in Detroit’s Hope Village neighborhood by looking to community members as leaders and learners in their own lives.
One of the most frustrating and scary things about dementia is that we still know breathtakingly little about it. But the medical community in Michigan, as in the rest of the U.S., is currently working at unprecedented speed to change that.
For people on the autism spectrum, simple healthcare tasks such as routine vaccinations or annual check-ups can be a challenge. Sensory rooms are one way to overcome that challenge.
MI Mental Health spoke with North Country Community Mental Health Outpatient Therapist Judy Crockett on the importance of addressing the unique needs of Michigan’s tribal communities.
Peer support specialists provide Summit Pointe clients with hope through sharing personal stories of recovery.
Students are connecting with, caring for, and learning from older adults through a new intergenerational program that also addresses Michigan’s caregiver shortage.
The Helen Wirt Lee Back 2 School Clothing/Backpack Program gives kids the clothing and supplies they need to start the academic year on the right foot
Becoming a caregiver to a person living with dementia is a challenging process. We talked with Michigan caregivers about their struggles, their successes, and the resources and support they need to do their vital work.
Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership is leading a county-wide focus on mental health by mailing a mental health pre-plan checklist.
Medication-assisted treatment, Narcan kits, and recovery housing are some of the programs that could be funded through opioid settlement dollars.
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