Michigan Tech University (MTU) graduate Abi Ruthenberg has a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry thanks in part to the extra attention, mentoring and unique financial support she received from staff at her local Community Foundation in St. Clair County.
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Residents of St. Clair County have an opportunity to become citizen scientists by participating in the Conservation Stewards Program, where students will attend classes and field trips held throughout the county, then complete a project highlighting conservation issues.
The connection between physical activity and mental wellness is at the heart of LifeWays’ growing roster of health programs- and community response has been overwhelmingly positive.
Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to immigration enforcement activity.
As the back-to-school season approaches, students of all ages face excitement, nerves, and change. Whether a child is starting kindergarten, transitioning to middle or high school, or preparing for life after graduation, this time of year brings emotional and mental health considerations for families to navigate together.
Marine City was recently awarded a grant for nearly $1 million from the state of Michigan to help finance work on a new community center at the city’s previous Lions Club.
Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to immigration enforcement activity.
En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.
Michigan's hospitals and community mental health agencies are working together to address gaps in behavioral health care that contribute to long emergency department stays and delays in treatment. Several recent initiatives aim to improve care coordination and create new models of crisis response.
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