Beth Welser poses for a photo at her newly-opened sweet shop, Dot's Candy Bar.

Dot’s Candy Bar finds long-term home at Wrigley Hall

Beth Welser has opened the first brick-and-mortar location of her long-running business, Dot's Candy Bar, in downtown Port Huron.

Bob Furtado, Vice President of Blue Water League of the Blind
People with visual impairments find community in Port Huron

Blue Water League of the Blind serves as a social club and education/advocacy organization for the blind and visually impaired.  

Check-in area of St. Clair Community Mental Health in Port Huron.
Michigan community mental health agencies recognize families’ role in treatment

Michigan's CMHs rely on families to help recovery and ensure that people function at their highest level.

Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom, founder of the Women-Inspired Neighborhood Network: Detroit.
Detroit initiatives combat high Black infant mortality rate with dignity and compassion

Black infant mortality rates in Michigan are consistently two and sometimes even three times higher than in white communities.

The Greater Flint Health Coalition’s work in gardens grew out of its SNAP-Ed direct education programming like Fresh Conversations and Rec-Connect™, pictured here at Burton Senior Activity Center.
Gardens growing change in Flint

The Greater Flint Health Coalition delivers nutrition and physical activity education with SNAP-Ed direct education programming to residents, including senior citizens, across Flint and Genesee County. 

Community mental health offers BIPOC youth hope through mental health supports

MI Mental Health spoke with Genesee Health System Director of Strategic Initiatives Angela Tyler on the importance of providing resources and services to BIPOC youth in Flint and throughout Genesee County.   

SC4’s inaugural STEM Fest to offer interactive activities and education highlighting STEM

This weekend, St. Clair County Community College is hosting its first-ever SC4 STEM Fest, a free event where participants will be able to engage in STEM-related activities and learn more about the field.

Community Mental Health introduces partnership with virtual therapy tool, Talkspace

A new partnership with St. Clair County Community Mental Health is offering online therapy support to county residents seeking to improve their mental health.

People supported by Blue Water Developmental Housing gather for a birthday dinner at a restaurant
With supportive services, people with disabilities move toward independence

Through its Community-Based Program, Blue Water Developmental Housing, Inc. supports people with disabilities on their terms. They decide what services they want and need, so that they can become more independent.   

Christine Vanlandingham, Region IV Area Agency on Aging CEO.
New program offers physical and behavioral health care at home for Southwest Michigan’s older adults

The Region IV Area Agency on Aging's Integrated Care at Home program aims to reach 100 community residents in 2023 and continue to grow that number in the years ahead. 

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