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.
“I’ve been on this mission to create access to healthy food and nutrient-dense food, and why people should care. The Community Leadership Network was a great place to hone my skills and be a better leader."
After a decade of revitalizing Grand Rapids parks, David Marquardt steps into a new leadership role in Kalamazoo.
“A community the size of Kalamazoo... has an excellent, robust public transit system, and we have a group of employees here that care about being community servants and taking care of people’s needs to get them where they need to go.”
The Battle Creek Symphony kicks off its 127th season on October 11 with “Spooky Symphony,” a fun, family-friendly Halloween-themed concert featuring costumes, classic eerie music, and a live theremin performance.
Karen Wosje helps respond to local disasters as FEMA’s future remains uncertain. The Red Cross urges more volunteers amid rising climate-related emergencies.
Inspired by a school nurse, Lynda Gregorini now provides dental care and career mentoring to students in rural Michigan schools.
في عام 2024، لاحظ معلمو الطفولة المبكرة في جنوب غرب ديترويت انخفاضًا كبيرًا في تسجيل الأطفال في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة، وذلك بعد تصاعد نشاط تنفيذ قوانين الهجرة. وعلى الرغم من أن هذا الانخفاض لم يتم توثيقه رسميًا في ذلك الوقت، أفادت منظمات مجتمعية أن ما يقارب 15٪ من الطلاب تم سحبهم من برامج ما قبل المدرسة في المنطقة خلال أسابيع قليلة.
Expanding access to affordable, high-quality early care and education could support working parents, strengthen the state’s labor market, and promote gender equity.
The connection between physical activity and mental wellness is at the heart of LifeWays’ growing roster of health programs- and community response has been overwhelmingly positive.
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