MI Mental Health

The MI Mental Health series highlights the opportunities that Michigan’s children, teens and adults of all ages have to find the mental health help they need, when and where they need it. It is made possible with funding from the Community Mental Health Association of MichiganCenter for Health and Research Transformation, Lifeways, OnPointSanilac County CMHSummit Pointe, Michigan Health and Hospital Association, Washtenaw CMH, and Public Safety Preservation Millage.

Mental health crisis care without an ER wait

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

CMHA: Telling the whole story about Michigan’s public mental health system

The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan gives a voice to the issues and the people experiencing them.

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.

Relationships with law enforcement and community organizations central to rural mental health services

For Sanilac County Community Health, tech supports help but collaborations make the difference.

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.

Seeking help: What the mental health care journey looks like

More Michiganders are receiving mental health treatment for mental illness than ever before. 

Community mental health outreach promotes services, reduces stigma, and removes barriers

Summit Pointe's outreach efforts have evolved in recent years to better connect residents with mental health services.

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