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Longform Nancy Baum(L) and Nailah Henry contributed to the CHRT report that suggests strategically placed, mobile crisis response teams could increase accessibility to crisis care. Healthy Communities

Michigan building a better crisis continuum for mental health care

Brianna NargisoTuesday, January 7, 2025
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CHAAT program tackles loneliness among seniors with friendly phone calls

Brianna NargisoWednesday, December 18, 2024
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Michigan’s community mental health agencies will do even more good work in 2025

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 17, 2024
In The News The 'GLOW' event returns to bring holiday cheer to young patients at Hurley Children’s Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Healthy Communities

Community gathers to 'GLOW' for Hurley Children's Hospital this holiday season

Flintside News BriefsMonday, December 9, 2024
Longform Deb Messing oversees Sanilac County Community Mental Health communications efforts to the county's rural residents. Healthy Communities

Rural mental health providers overcome stigma, rugged individualism, and distance to provide care

Julie RiddleTuesday, December 3, 2024
Feature Story Michigan’s hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate to ensure all of a patient's health care needs are met. Healthy Communities

Michigan hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate for whole-person care

Monique BedfordWednesday, November 20, 2024
Feature Story The newest endeavor of Flint’s Good Church is its affordable laundromat, Good Laundry, which serves as a direct response to nearby neighbors who are experiencing hygiene poverty. Community Development

Good Laundry is making a great impact on hygiene poverty in Flint

Sarah SpohnTuesday, November 19, 2024
Longform Care Model Training recipients Dinora Quintanilla (far left) and Kim Poplaski (far right) with Care Model Training facilitator Vanessa Jimenez (center). Healthy Communities

New training helps Kent County providers better connect residents in need to resources

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 14, 2024
Longform Zachary Frieben, Summit Pointe customer service specialist, can help clients who feel their patient rights may not have been respected. Healthy Communities

Michigan's CMHs work hard to ensure patient rights are understood and upheld

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 22, 2024
Longform Nurses like District Health Department #10’s Becky Gossman RN are only one facet of the future public health workforce. Healthy Communities

Redefining public health in Michigan: A vision for a post-pandemic future

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 15, 2024
Feature Story Community mental health agencies from all over the state came to the 2024 rally to show support for their clients and friends and to advocate for a stronger mental health system. Healthy Communities

20th 'Walk a Mile in My Shoes' rally promotes public mental health care

Monique BedfordTuesday, October 15, 2024
In The News Dan Kildee recently announced $600,000 in federal funding for Hamilton Community Health Network to expand mental health and substance use services in Mid-Michigan. Healthy Communities

Dan Kildee announces $600K funding to expand behavioral health services at Hamilton Health Network

Brianna NargisoWednesday, October 9, 2024
Feature Story Hamilton Community Health Network has expanded its network of locations to include a new clinic in Whitmore Lake, in Washtenaw County. Healthy Communities

Hamilton Community Health Network expands to serve Whitmore Lake area

Sarah SpohnMonday, October 7, 2024
In The News On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Genesee Intermediate School District will host its 2nd annual Mental Health Symposium titled 'The Science and Power of Hope 2.0 – Identifying Signs of Mental Illness.'  Healthy Communities

Genesee Intermediate School District to host 2nd annual Mental Health Symposium

Brianna NargisoWednesday, October 2, 2024
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Funding gap threatens care for Michiganders utilizing community mental health

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 17, 2024
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Project Connect brings together Sanilac County residents and resources

Leslie CieplechowiczTuesday, September 10, 2024
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