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Transportation: An overlooked barrier to mental health care

Collaboration ensures Allegan County residents get mental health care when they need it.

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LAUP expands bilingual mental health access for Latino families 

New initiative offers free culturally responsive counseling, health worker support, and barrier-free care for Spanish-speaking residents in Holland and Zeeland.

Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care

How the Center for Health and Research Transformation is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.

Local networks, real results: Success stories from Michigan’s CMHs

Michigan's community mental health agencies serve as lifelines and innovators.

‘Friendship Bench’ connects Tri Cities through simple conversation

Inspired by a Zimbabwe program, the Momentum Center launches a Friendship Bench pilot to improve mental wellness through community connection.

Conference creates welcoming space where autism community connects with wide range of resources

The Autism Alliance of Michigan hosts the 2025 Navigating Autism Today (NAT) Conference in Grand Rapids on Friday, November 14.

Federal SNAP changes threaten little Michiganders’ food access and future

Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.

Los cambios federales en el SNAP amenazan el acceso a los alimentos y el futuro de los pequeños habitantes de Michigan

“Las prestaciones del SNAP no cubren todos los gastos alimentarios de las familias en ningún lugar del estado, y estos cambios están ampliando aún más esa brecha”. Julie Cassidy, MLPP.

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