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.
MI Mental Health
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.
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.
Back-to-school with community mental health
Community mental health supports students as they go back to school.
Partner Partner Content “I didn’t really want to die, but I felt like it was the only choice I had”
When Isabelle sent a text message during school saying she was going to end her life, she didn’t know if there would be anyone who cared enough to answer. Someone did answer, and the St. Clair County Community Mental Health Mobile Crisis Unit quickly responded, getting her the help she needed. However, Isabelle isn’t alone – the number of adolescents experiencing a mental health crisis is rising and SCCCMH is working hard to keep up with the increasing referrals.
Addressing mental health conditions may reduce risks for dementia for older adults
Mental health issues are a predictor of dementia. St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) helps people of all ages with their mental health concerns.
Michigan’s tribal community has specific mental health needs, many stemming from historical trauma
MI Mental Health spoke with North Country Community Mental Health Outpatient Therapist Judy Crockett on the importance of addressing the unique needs of Michigan’s tribal communities.
Peer support specialists’ lived experience helps those they serve
Peer support specialists provide Summit Pointe clients with hope through sharing personal stories of recovery.
Opioid settlement dollars will strengthen community mental health response to opioid use disorders
Medication-assisted treatment, Narcan kits, and recovery housing are some of the programs that could be funded through opioid settlement dollars.
“No-wrong-door” policy welcomes immigrants at Genesee Health System
Immigrants and refugees often face stressors that impact their mental health. Michigan’s community mental health agencies can help.
