Community Health & Wellness

Strategies for expanding CCBHCs in Northern Michigan

Three Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers serving rural counties share how other rural counties can gain this vital certification.

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A town 14 miles from Dallas has no clean drinking water. She’s trying to fill the gap.

The people of Sand Branch have lived without a functioning water infrastructure for decades. Christina Parks is trying to preserve what’s left of her community.

More than miles: How run clubs are building community

Run clubs are gaining momentum. By prioritizing social connection over competition, these groups are building community one mile at a time.

COVID kids and mental health: How are pandemic littles doing today?

Mental health challenges have surfaced but kids also benefited from increased family time and less hectic schedules.

Micro forests attract not only birds and bees but Metro Detroiters, too

Whether you call them micro, mini, or pocket forests, they are taking root around the world — and in metro Detroit. They help the environment, provide refuge to native species, and respite to people seeking green spaces — especially in urban areas.

They grew up breathing Detroit air. Generations of women are pushing for new approaches to pollution.

Some are organizing and training to advocate for their neighbors; some are trying to change the laws to consider the cumulative burden of pollution.

Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies

The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country. 

Mental Health millage means help for more people — and a healthier community

In Washtenaw County, adults served by community mental health increased 147%, and youths served 104%.

Mental health crisis care without an ER wait

Mental health urgent cares and crisis stabilization units provide immediate access to mental health services.

Designer aims to elevate quality of life through accessible housing plans

Disability Advocates and a West Michigan designer create housing plans for safe, independent living.

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