St. Clair County Community Mental Health is working to continue serving local veterans who need mental health services, despite a decrease in the authorization of services by the Veterans Administration.
After efforts made by a 32-year-old Marine City resident who has autism, the Marine City Chamber of Commerce and St. Clair County Community Mental Health joined with other communities across the globe to #LightItUpBlue for autism awareness.
Community members share why they got involved with NAMI Blue Water Area, a new affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) that is dedicated to supporting those impacted by mental illness.
Born with Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, Marisa Spain slowly lost the ability to walk and run; but, has not lost her love of nature. However, nature (or simply answering the call of nature) isn’t always as accessible to her today as a power wheelchair user as it was when she was younger, and she’s hoping to help change that with her new YouTube channel.
Mental health can have a significant impact on physical health, and the same holds true of the effects of loneliness. Learn how local organizations such as St. Clair County Community Mental Health and St. Clair County Council on Aging are working together to address senior loneliness and increase engagement within the elderly community.
St. Clair County Community Mental Health knows that tackling issues such as overdoses requires solutions that involve community education. During National Recovery Month, SCCCMH is hosting its annual Recovery Summit, offering a series of free webinars throughout September.
When Isabelle sent a text message during school saying she was going to end her life, she didn’t know if there would be anyone who cared enough to answer. Someone did answer, and the St. Clair County Community Mental Health Mobile Crisis Unit quickly responded, getting her the help she needed. However, Isabelle isn’t alone – the number of adolescents experiencing a mental health crisis is rising and SCCCMH is working hard to keep up with the increasing referrals.
The increased need for mental health services in recent years has meant that organizations such as St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) have had to grow to keep up with the demand. In Marine City, SCCCMH recently moved to a larger building to better serve the community.
St. Clair County Community Mental Health is partnering with local employers to battle the stigma against those with mental illness and developmental disabilities while also providing meaningful employment opportunities.
For those who have lost a loved one, grief may cloud the season as they face holiday parties, family gatherings, and old traditions without their loved one beside them. St. Clair County Community Mental Health shares that it’s important to give those who are grieving grace during this time and to remember that it’s OK not to do everything you used to.
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