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“A Chicago native I’ve been in prison a couple times I live in the Battle Creek Shelter. I’m trying to be positive and encourage others,” Richard Evans, 62.
Michigan’s community mental health providers serve the unhoused

Michigan’s community mental health providers are stepping in with innovative programs that support Michiganders experiencing both homelessness and mental illness. 

Michigan’s community mental health agencies take action to reduce stigma around getting care

During May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, many Michigan CMHs are offering opportunities to take action to "stomp out stigma" that prevents Michiganders from seeking mental health care.

Margot Weiner having fun at Sibshop.
Through joyful play of Sibshops, youngsters find new ways to relate to siblings with disabilities

Sibshops give kids who have siblings living with disabilities the opportunity to connect, share their experiences, ask questions, and offer advice.

Margot Weiner having fun at Sibshop.
A través de Sibshops, los jóvenes encuentran nuevas formas de relacionarse con sus hermanos discapac

Los talleres para hermanos brindan a los niños que tienen hermanos que viven con discapacidades la oportunidad de conectarse, compartir sus experiencias, hacer preguntas y ofrecer consejos.

Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom, founder of the Women-Inspired Neighborhood Network: Detroit.
Detroit initiatives combat high Black infant mortality rate with dignity and compassion

Black infant mortality rates in Michigan are consistently two and sometimes even three times higher than in white communities.

Conversations about hard topics like suicide can help prevent it.
Here’s how Michigan’s community mental health agencies are helping prevent youth suicide

Summit Pointe, Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, and other community mental health agencies provide youth access to services that help them overcome suicidal thoughts and self-harming actions.

Summit Pointe’s First Step program operates out of their facility on College Street in Battle Creek.
First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Center a stepping stone to mental wellness

First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Center provides services when people need them most. The 24/7 facility treats patients of all ages, irrespective of insurance.

Eastman kids and grandkids hamming it up for the camera.
Foster care fosters hope for Michigan’s most vulnerable children

Michigan's community mental health agencies, CMHs, provide mental health care for the roughly 10,000 children in Michigan’s foster care system. Here is how Genesee Health Systems and Sanilac County CMH are working hard to help foster children in their counties thrive.

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