MI Mental Health

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Longform More than 500 students, staff, teachers, and volunteers participated in a Mental Health Fair and Walk at Detroit’s University Prep Art & Design Middle High School in October.

Michigan’s community mental health agencies work hard to prevent youth suicide

Monique BedfordTuesday, November 28, 2023
Feature Story Kevin Fischer, executive director, NAMI Michigan Second Wave - Michigan

NAMI Michigan's Kevin Fischer, "Michigan’s CMHs are the front door"

Joanne Bailey BoorsmaTuesday, October 24, 2023
Feature Story Joseph Balberde, chief information officer of North Country Community Mental Health Second Wave - Michigan

Community mental health agency applies Lean processes to improve service to clients

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, October 17, 2023
Longform Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority Grayling location.

Michigan’s rural CMHs work hard on improving access to mental health resources

Sarah SpohnTuesday, September 12, 2023
Feature Story If insurance covers inpatient treatment for a medical issue, parity means inpatient care for a mental health issue is covered, as well.

Northern Lakes CMHA works to ensure coverage parity for behavioral health

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, August 22, 2023
Longform Katie Hoener works with Washtenaw County CMH's crisis negotiation unit Second Wave - Michigan

Community mental health and law enforcement collaborate to keep people out of jail

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, August 15, 2023
Feature Story Judy Crockett, outpatient therapist, North Country Community Mental Health

Michigan’s tribal community has specific mental health needs, many stemming from historical trauma

Sarah SpohnTuesday, July 18, 2023
Feature Story EMDR is used to treat PTSD, traumatic memories, or other distressing life experiences.

Community mental health agencies using EMDR to help Michiganders overcome trauma

Kelsey SandersTuesday, June 20, 2023
Longform “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. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan’s community mental health providers serve the unhoused

Brooke MarshallTuesday, June 13, 2023
Longform Dr. Kellen Stilwell conducts telepsychiatry sessions with rural Michigan children and adolescents. Second Wave - Michigan

Psychiatric residents and fellows fill gaps in rural Michigan mental health care

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, June 6, 2023
Feature Story On Point signage Second Wave - Michigan

OnPoint’s new community mental health facility increases access to care

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, May 23, 2023
Feature Story The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) is the state association representing and advocating for Michigan’s public mental health system and those served by this system. Second Wave - Michigan

Community Mental Health Association of Michigan study shows integrated care is growing

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, May 16, 2023
Feature Story Sawyer Auger, "It's OK to not be OK" Second Wave - Michigan

Community mental health brings Sawyer Auger to Sanilac County: “It’s OK to not be OK"

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, April 18, 2023
Longform The front room of an adult foster home in Allegan. Second Wave - Michigan

Smaller does mean better for residents in adult foster care homes

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, April 11, 2023
Longform Margot Weiner having fun at Sibshop. Second Wave - Michigan

Through joyful play of Sibshops, youngsters find new ways to relate to siblings with disabilities

Brooke MarshallMonday, April 10, 2023
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