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Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage

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February 4, 2025

Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.

Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster.

Pivot Roasters: A Blue Water Area business with global roots

By Liz Fredendall

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Arts and Culture

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January 23, 2025

Local entrepreneur Rachael Odish shares her journey launching Pivot Roasters, a Port Huron-based business offering high-quality coffee products worldwide.

Left to right: Ralph Livingston, President Elect St Clair Rotary; Jackie Hanton, Vice President Community Foundation of St. Clair County; Bill Kauffman, St. Clair Rotary President execute the fund agreement.

Partner Partner Content St. Clair Rotary Club establishes fund at the Community Foundation

By St. Clair Rotary Club

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Arts and Culture

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January 23, 2025

The local St. Clair Rotary Club announced the launch of their fund to support projects across the county. It was established through the Community Foundation of St. Clair County.

Washtenaw County leads the way with ADAPTS mental health model

By Brianna Nargiso

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Healthy Communities

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January 14, 2025

ADAPTS project utilizes system dynamics modeling to reshape how communities address mental health needs by offering a comprehensive framework for resource planning and crisis intervention.

The Urban Collaboratory’s work includes a focus on community water systems and health impacts related to contaminants like microplastics and PFAS.

Public health focus on the built environment improves health for Michiganders

By Rylee Barnsdale

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Community Development

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January 14, 2025

Public health and infrastructure go hand in hand, as organizations across Michigan work to address the built environment's critical role in shaping health outcomes.

Port Huron makes history with election of first African-American mayor, Anita R. Ashford

By Harold Powell

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Arts and Culture

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January 9, 2025

Anita Ashford reflects on her journey from community volunteer to historic mayor, vowing to continue her legacy of service and leadership in Port Huron.

Partner Partner Content Disaster Response Fund Reaches $100,000

By Community Foundation of St. Clair County

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Arts and Culture

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January 9, 2025

A new year-end gift from a donor-advised fund has pushed the Disaster Response Fund for St. Clair County to the $100,000 level. The Community Foundation of St. Clair County launched the fund a year ago in response to growing natural and man-made disasters around the country.

Michigan building a better crisis continuum for mental health care

By Brianna Nargiso

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Community Development

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January 7, 2025

As mental health needs rise across Michigan, state officials, health care providers, and community organizations are focusing on expanding the continuum of care for people in crisis.

Blue Water Transit’s El Dorado under the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron.

Partner Partner Content Blue Water Area Transit offers New Year’s Eve safe ride

By Blue Water Area Transit

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Arts and Culture

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December 19, 2024

The Blue Water Area Transportation Commission (BWATC) offers free, door-to-door safe rides to and from passengers’ parties for New Year’s Eve. This community service is provided in partnership with Radio First to keep our community safer.

Partner Partner Content Port Huron woman named a “Parent Hero”

By Riley Connell

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Arts and Culture

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December 19, 2024

With the help of Community Mental Health staff, a St. Clair County mom has been recognized for her commitment to putting her children’s mental health first.

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