Community Health & Wellness

Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies

The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country. 

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Mental Health millage means help for more people — and a healthier community

In Washtenaw County, adults served by community mental health increased 147%, and youths served 104%.

St. Joseph County law enforcement, mental health professionals team up to divert people from jail

In St. Joseph County, law enforcement and mental health professionals are working together to keep people from jail, connect them with treatment, and address the underlying challenges.

Mental health crisis care without an ER wait

Mental health urgent cares and crisis stabilization units provide immediate access to mental health services.

The Farm Bill, SNAP, and the childcare connection

SNAP helps families meet all basic needs, including childcare.

Double play: Two new sports venues (arena and complex) could change the game for Kalamazoo’s economy

With a new downtown arena and a $49 million indoor sports complex under construction, Kalamazoo is positioning itself to attract major sporting events, boost tourism, create jobs, and generate millions in new economic activity.

CMHA: Telling the whole story about Michigan’s public mental health system

The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan gives a voice to the issues and the people experiencing them.

Recovery: Michigan offers many options outside of residential care.

Michigan professionals providing SUD services contend that Michigan's far from being a rehab desert.

From cannabis to AI: Proposed Kalamazoo data center sparks questions about its future in Milwood

A proposal to convert a former Kalamazoo cannabis grow facility into an AI data center has sparked community debate over its potential impacts.

Navigating autism now more difficult for Michiganders

Autism Alliance of Michigan has laid off 75% of staff due to unexpected state funding cut.

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