Community Health & Wellness

How one dentist and a multitude of volunteers built Cleveland’s biggest day of smiles

TeamSmile's Cleveland program shows how local volunteers, sports teams and community partners connect children with dental care and healthier smiles.

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LifeWays: In Jackson and Hillsdale counties, the road to recovery starts here

Like many Michigan Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and community mental health agencies, LifeWays supports people in recovery.

Recovery: Michigan offers many options outside of residential care.

Michigan professionals providing SUD services contend that Michigan's far from being a rehab desert.

Community gardens provide for those facing food insecurity

Midland’s community gardens are helping fight food insecurity by growing and donating fresh produce to local food pantries. Powered by volunteers, the gardens provide thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables to families in need each year.

Equine therapy and fly fishing find common ground to support children dealing with trauma

New Day Ranch in Verona, Kentucky, and the Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers partnered for the greater good.

Navigating autism now more difficult for Michiganders

Autism Alliance of Michigan has laid off 75% of staff due to unexpected state funding cut.

Collaboration with justice system reshaping mental health response

Communities benefit when law enforcement, courts, and jails work alongside mental health providers.

True community mental health: How one county’s CMH board ensures care is relevant

Alice Kelsey shares why she serves and how citizen boards help CMHs provide better care to county residents.

The people behind the system: How community boards shape mental health care

Community mental health boards play a critical role in designing, funding, and delivering mental health services.

Child Abuse Prevention Month spotlights year-round efforts to support parents, protect children

Bay Area hospital systems, community nonprofits have array of research-backed programs and resources to prevent child abuse.

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