Dale Robertson, president and CEO, Grand Rapids Public Museum

Leaders overcoming stigma: Community mental health is for everyone.

Despite an increased awareness around symptoms and treatment options, a lot of stigma around seeking mental health care still exists. For leaders and professionals in esteemed positions and industries, this stigma can be even more difficult to overcome. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, St. Clair County Community Mental Health shares a look at one of its upcoming events along with a few tips for ways to help enhance your mental well-being.

MiGen Executive Director Angela Gabridge and Program Director Kat Mehrer.
Detroit nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ older adults adopts new name reflecting statewide focus

The Ferndale-based nonprofit MiGen is working to create safer, healthier communities for LGBTQ+ older adults across Michigan.

Bike racks support active living in Grand Traverse County.
Active communities are healthier communities

Michigan Fitness Foundation’s Promoting Active Communities assessment offers a set of online tools to help Michigan communities create safe places for people to be active.

Michigan’s community mental health agencies take action to reduce stigma around getting care

During May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, many Michigan CMHs are offering opportunities to take action to "stomp out stigma" that prevents Michiganders from seeking mental health care.

Max, Blue Water Controls summer intern, was recruited from St. Clair County Community College's 2022 Career/Job Fair.
SC4’s annual Career/Job Fair provides platform for job seekers to connect with regional employers

Nearly 70 businesses participated in this year’s Career/Job Fair, an annual event hosted by St. Clair County Community College that has served as a job connection maker for over two decades, bringing together local employers with potential employees.

Port Huron resident breathes new life into old furniture, Damaged Goods Refurbished

Drawing on her background in art and design, local business owner Debbie Dare digs into creative projects restoring and reimagining furniture.

AARP Michigan volunteer Howard Pizzo, AARP Michigan Communications Manager Mark Hornbeck, and AARP Michigan State Director Paula Cunningham on the Lansing River Trail.
Special report: Michigan prepares for a rapidly aging population by becoming more “age-friendly”

We took a look at several Michigan initiatives that are working to create new age-friendly support systems as the state ages.

Genesee Health Systems "Top Workplace" award
Genesee Health System earns “Top Workplace” award

Genesee Health System has earned the Energage 2023 Top Workplaces USA award. The award is made solely on the basis of employee feedback.

Master gardener shares tips for starting a garden sustainably and on a budget

Heather Fagan, co-founder of Seed & Soul Society and a certified master gardener, shares her advice on growing and maintaining a garden.

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