MI Mental Health

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority Grayling location.

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

MI Mental Health spoke with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Chief Operations Officer Joanie Blamer and Sanilac County Community Mental Health CEO Wil Morris on addressing the mental health and wellness needs of rural communities.   

The passing of MI SB0227 would improve mental health care ofr Michigan's children.
Community mental health agencies want more options for helping Michigan’s children

Michigan's community mental health agencies address children’s mental health care but need legislative change to do it better.

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

Parity means if an insurance provider covers behavioral health care that coverage  must be similar to the access provided to physical health care.

Katie Hoener works with Washtenaw County CMH's crisis negotiation unit
Community mental health and law enforcement collaborate to keep people out of jail

Collaborations between community mental health and law enforcement are helping people with mental health issues get the help they need and stay out of jail.

Jessica Jones, be nice. communications director, and Isabelle Buck, student volunteer.
Back-to-school with community mental health

Community mental health supports students as they go back to school.

St. Clair County Community Mental Health (CMH) helps people of all ages with their mental health concerns.
Addressing mental health conditions may reduce risks for dementia for older adults

Mental health issues are a predictor of dementia. St. Clair County Community Mental Health (CMH) helps people of all ages with their mental health concerns.

Judy Crockett, outpatient therapist, North Country Community Mental Health
Michigan’s tribal community has specific mental health needs, many stemming from historical trauma

MI Mental Health spoke with North Country Community Mental Health Outpatient Therapist Judy Crockett on the importance of addressing the unique needs of Michigan’s tribal communities. 

Elizabeth Wygant and Kimberly Armstrong
Peer support specialists’ lived experience helps those they serve

Peer support specialists provide Summit Pointe clients with hope through sharing personal stories of recovery.

SUDs were a topic of discussion at the June 2023 CMHAM conference.
Opioid settlement dollars will strengthen community mental health response to opioid use disorders

Medication-assisted treatment, Narcan kits, and recovery housing are some of the programs that could be funded through opioid settlement dollars. 

Washtenaw County CMH staff. Top row L-R: Valerie Bass, Dr. Montgomery Brower, Andrew Grier, Shad Jordan. Bottom row l-R: Shannon Ellis, Margaret Carmalt, Angela Burchard, Jeff Beckley, Melisa Tasker
Regional Health Collaboratives improving access to behavioral health services

Regional Health Collaboratives are a model for improving a region’s wellbeing and unnecessary medical costs through collaboration and systems change. 

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