Mental Health

Kalamazoo festival paving the roads to wellness and recovery

When seeking substance abuse recovery or increasing wellness, support is vital. The Kalamazoo Wellness and Recovery Festival is intended to provide hope, support, resources, and more. The festival, which will feature food, music, and 60 vendors, takes place Sat., Sept. 16 at Bronson Park.

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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.

Haila Jiddou and Danielle DeVine: At the end of the day, this is all for the youth

Synergy Health Center’s UrbanZone is headquartered offers after-school programs and summer workshops for Kalamazoo teens and this summer is offering experiences that will help them have fun and improve their mental health.

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.

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