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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.
Designer aims to elevate quality of life through accessible housing plans
Disability Advocates and a West Michigan designer create housing plans for safe, independent living.
Meals on Wheels transition increases flexibility, choice for Allegan County seniors
New program offers frozen meals, flexible delivery, and added support, helping homebound Allegan County seniors maintain independence and better manage health.
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.
West Michigan program links food access to student learning
Kids’ Food Basket pairs meals with nutrition education, helping West Michigan students improve focus, try more nutritious foods, and build healthy habits.
Transportation: An overlooked barrier to mental health care
Collaboration ensures Allegan County residents get mental health care when they need it.
Health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
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.
Designer aims to elevate quality of life through accessible housing plans
Disability Advocates and a West Michigan designer create housing plans for safe, independent living.
Meals on Wheels transition increases flexibility, choice for Allegan County seniors
New program offers frozen meals, flexible delivery, and added support, helping homebound Allegan County seniors maintain independence and better manage health.
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.
West Michigan program links food access to student learning
Kids’ Food Basket pairs meals with nutrition education, helping West Michigan students improve focus, try more nutritious foods, and build healthy habits.
Transportation: An overlooked barrier to mental health care
Collaboration ensures Allegan County residents get mental health care when they need it.
Health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
