Suicide prevention coalitions address a leading cause of death in Michigan
Across the state, more than 40 suicide prevention coalitions work to help Michiganders who are thinking about ending their lives.
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Finding temporary care is a challenge for Michigan’s many unpaid caregivers, but help is available
Approximately 1.7 million Michiganders are unpaid caregivers, and they often desperately need a break from that work. Resources, like a new voucher program to pay for respite care, can help.
Michigan’s community mental health agencies work hard to prevent youth suicide
Michigan’s community mental health agencies (CMHs) and organizations across the state understand that asking questions and having conversations about mental health and suicide is a very significant step in prevention.
Copper Country initiative emphasizes fresh and local foods
In the western Upper Peninsula, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community strives toward the goal of food sovereignty, strengthening the community's ability to produce more of its own fresh and local food sources.
Lack of data raises questions about quality and cost effectiveness of Michigan’s prison health care
According to Michigan researchers and advocates for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, health care in prison is far less than adequate.
Living well and longer:
Serving Our Seniors director Sue Daugherty advocates for the well-being of Erie County senior citizens.
Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan hosts suicide survivors’ event Nov. 18
On November 18, the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan will host the West Michigan Survivors of Suicide Loss annual event, which brings together people impacted by a death by suicide.
Statewide housing plan works with stakeholders across region to address housing needs
Block by Block spoke with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Housing North, and Communities First about how individual communities are working together to tackle the specific housing needs of their residents. For the first time ever, the state of Michigan released a statewide coordinated, comprehensive housing plan, working with stakeholders across the housing sector
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and community mental health
Q&A with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow shares why she has worked so hard and so long to improve community mental health.
CEDAM Real Estate Boot Camp readies Michigan’s emerging developers
The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan is addressing the demand for affordable housing across the state. It’s real estate development boot camp provides tools and training for developers and community members within their neighborhoods.
Finding temporary care is a challenge for Michigan’s many unpaid caregivers, but help is available
Approximately 1.7 million Michiganders are unpaid caregivers, and they often desperately need a break from that work. Resources, like a new voucher program to pay for respite care, can help.
Michigan’s community mental health agencies work hard to prevent youth suicide
Michigan’s community mental health agencies (CMHs) and organizations across the state understand that asking questions and having conversations about mental health and suicide is a very significant step in prevention.
Copper Country initiative emphasizes fresh and local foods
In the western Upper Peninsula, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community strives toward the goal of food sovereignty, strengthening the community's ability to produce more of its own fresh and local food sources.
Lack of data raises questions about quality and cost effectiveness of Michigan’s prison health care
According to Michigan researchers and advocates for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, health care in prison is far less than adequate.
Living well and longer:
Serving Our Seniors director Sue Daugherty advocates for the well-being of Erie County senior citizens.
Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan hosts suicide survivors’ event Nov. 18
On November 18, the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan will host the West Michigan Survivors of Suicide Loss annual event, which brings together people impacted by a death by suicide.
Statewide housing plan works with stakeholders across region to address housing needs
Block by Block spoke with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Housing North, and Communities First about how individual communities are working together to tackle the specific housing needs of their residents. For the first time ever, the state of Michigan released a statewide coordinated, comprehensive housing plan, working with stakeholders across the housing sector
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and community mental health
Q&A with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow shares why she has worked so hard and so long to improve community mental health.
CEDAM Real Estate Boot Camp readies Michigan’s emerging developers
The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan is addressing the demand for affordable housing across the state. It’s real estate development boot camp provides tools and training for developers and community members within their neighborhoods.
