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Celebrate September in Midland with food, arts, and outdoor fun

Midland’s September calendar highlights food, art, gaming, and outdoor fun with community events for all.

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Sanilac County CMH CEO Wilbert Morris presents iPad to Sanilac County Sheriff Paul Rich
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.   

Community collaborations help coordinate shelter, food, clothing, and other basic needs alongside behavioral health services. Community Action of Allegan County home-delivered meals drivers.
Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations

Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.  

The START Collaborative's first retreat in January 2024.
From tornado to ice storm, collaborative addresses unmet needs in Otsego County

Inspired by a string of recent disasters, the START Collaborative aims to address unmet needs in Otsego County through collaboration between nonprofits, schools, hospitals, government entities, and businesses.

Community mental health delivers care to Michigan’s schools

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.  

Midland offers a myriad of things to do on Valentine’s Day

Discover Midland’s Valentine's Day events including gourmet dining, specialty sweets, family movies, live theater, space adventures, and exciting outdoor activities.

New restaurant brings flavorful cuisine to Downtown Midland

A new tapas and brunch restaurant opened its doors at 134 W. Main St. in downtown Midland. Erik Swenson, owner and executive chef, brings flavorful cuisine on the daily menu, Seafood Saturday, Sunday Brunch, and special pop-up themed events.

Midland's City Forest covers 520 acres and features a sled hill.
Midland’s Cardboard Sled Races promise thrills, spills and creative fun

Midland City Forest's annual Cardboard Sled Races return Feb. 8. Participants are encouraged to decorate sleds and wear storybook costumes for a day of creativity and competition.

Midland Center For The Arts hosts Empty Bowls on Nov 2 to help fight food scarcity

Potters from throughout Midland have gathered together to create more than 200 bowls that will be donated for Empty Bowls, with proceeds going to the Midland County Food Assistance Network.

The new Commongrounds building on Eighth Street in Traverse City.
Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community

Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.

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