For the second cohort of Voices of Youth, we sat down with nearly a dozen Detroit teenagers who shared with us their thoughts on what community is and what (as "solutions-oriented journalists") they would like the world to understand about the city where they learn and love.
Michigan's CMHs rely on families to help recovery and ensure that people function at their highest level.
Black infant mortality rates in Michigan are consistently two and sometimes even three times higher than in white communities.
The Greater Flint Health Coalition delivers nutrition and physical activity education with SNAP-Ed direct education programming to residents, including senior citizens, across Flint and Genesee County.
MI Mental Health spoke with Genesee Health System Director of Strategic Initiatives Angela Tyler on the importance of providing resources and services to BIPOC youth in Flint and throughout Genesee County.
"International Paper’s generosity over the years has helped us think bigger and has led to a 61 percent increase in youth literacy program attendance from 2021 to 2022," says Christine Weinreich.
The Region IV Area Agency on Aging's Integrated Care at Home program aims to reach 100 community residents in 2023 and continue to grow that number in the years ahead.
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.
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.
ACT’s goal is to help those living with serious mental illness to live as independently as possible — and to achieve the same aspirations most everyone seeks.
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