Music education for every child in Detroit
Collecting used musical instruments -- 2,400 to date -- and distributing them to Detroit children is just one aspect of Detroit Harmony's mission to make music available to every kid in the city.
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Michigan’s community mental health providers serve the unhoused
Michigan’s community mental health providers are stepping in with innovative programs that support Michiganders experiencing both homelessness and mental illness.
Teens find housing, support through A Step Forward
A Step Forward, a transitional housing program operated by Lighthouse, offers homeless youth ages 16-18 a stable place to stay while they complete their education, prepare for the workforce, learn valuable life skills, and move toward independence.
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.
Former teen mother now supports other young women who find themselves pregnant or struggling
Pregnant at 14, Tyra Moore has since founded A Girl Like Me in Detroit to support teen mothers with mentoring, baby items and other supports.
Through joyful play of Sibshops, youngsters find new ways to relate to siblings with disabilities
Sibshops give kids who have siblings living with disabilities the opportunity to connect, share their experiences, ask questions, and offer advice.
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.
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.
Here’s how Michigan’s community mental health agencies are helping prevent youth suicide
Summit Pointe, Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, and other community mental health agencies provide youth access to services that help them overcome suicidal thoughts and self-harming actions.
Inspiring pregnant women toward healthier birth outcomes
Women-Inspired Neighborhood (WIN) Network is a Henry Ford Health Detroit program that aims to improve infant mortality rates for African American families through a compassionate care model. It’s the brainchild of Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom, who has dedicated her career as a physician, advocate, and leader to advancing healthcare equity for vulnerable populations.
