Jackson, Hillsdale, Ottawa, and Washtenaw counties passed mental health millages and seen positive impacts such as expanded access to care to their residents, increased service capacity, improved crisis response, and more.
Volunteers from LiUNA 1098 and the United Way of Bay County faced the cold to distribute food in Pinconning. Long lines outside the distribution point highlighted the growing need for community support.
Michigan's CMHs play a critical role in schools, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to students who might otherwise slip through the cracks.
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) Michigan Shines for Autism Gala, its largest fundraiser, will rock Detroit’s Motor City Casino Hotel on April 25, 2025 with “an electrifying evening blending a black-tie event with a rebellious twist.”
Explore Midland’s outdoor activities, from guided hikes and nature crafts to maple syrup-making events, perfect for enjoying this March.
The staff of Michigan’s community mental health agencies aren’t sitting at their desks waiting for the phone to ring. They are out in their communities letting people know that mental health care is within reach.
One in six children between the ages of three to 17 has a disability. Receiving this diagnosis, whether at birth or later in life, can be scary and overwhelming. Iris Mehler launched 1in6 Michigan Support, a support group for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities after this statistic impacted her life specifically. Today, the nonprofit organization continues to provide support, resources, and advocacy for the community.
For more than 20 years, volunteers and community donations keep the Nickless Clinic open for people without insurance.
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers recently opened a School-Based Health Center at Bay City Central High School. The agency also is building a facility in Uptown Bay City while making plans to offer mobile vision services here.
Six different clubs help students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center get hands-on experience and insight into careers ranging from farming and marketing to health care and finance.
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