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.

Eagle Staff Carrier, Patricia Shawnoo, poses for a photo during the 2023 Blue Water Traditional Pow-Wow.
Highlights from the 2023 Blue Water Traditional Pow-Wow

The annual Blue Water Traditional Pow-Wow returned this month bringing the community together in a celebration of indigenous culture and history.

The Cookies n' Cream Cookie from MJ's Bakes.
Local businesses whip up tasty bite-sized treats for statewide snack competition’s return

With more than $75,000 in cash prizes up for grabs, local businesses are whipping up their signature treats to prepare for the upcoming MI New Favorite Snack competition taking place in Port Huron this September.

A Livability Lab meeting.
Livability Labs bring Muskegon County leaders together to solve community challenges

An annual collaboration among a slew of cross-sector organizations and community members has created 15 teams working to develop solutions to community challenges in Muskegon County.  

AAoM held a back-to-school event at Corner Health in Ypsilanti on Aug. 16.
Health and wellness are the building blocks for a successful school year

Prioritizing children’s health and wellness is the first step toward ensuring they are prepared for a successful school year and able to fully participate in learning.

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.

College student and former migrant worker Dilayla Martinez with Migrant Legal Aid attorney Molly Spaak.
Michigan’s migrant farm workers face many health challenges, but help is available

Many of Michigan’s migrant farm workers risk injuries, illness, and chronic disease, which often go untreated. State and nonprofit programs are available to help.

Michigan's goal is to have the voluntary universal pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds in place by 2027.
PreK for All: Other states and cities share models for Michigan’s universal preschool program

A wealth of knowledge is available from other states and cities in building a universal preschool program for Michigan.  

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.

The HURON Lightship.
Explore local history: Free admission returns to 3 Port Huron Museums sites

Several historical sites in Port Huron will once again offer free admission helping to promote local history to residents and visitors alike.

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