Health + Wellness

Mental health crisis care without an ER wait

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

Latest in Health + Wellness
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.

Gentex veterans group expands support for Michigan Veteran Homes residents

Gentex employees raise funds, volunteer, and add dementia technology supporting veterans living at Michigan Veteran Homes in Grand Rapids.

How occupational therapists help seniors age safely in their homes

A team of occupational therapists from Disability Advocates of Kent County is helping older adults stay independent through home modifications, safety assessments and accessibility improvements that reduce injuries and falls.

Transportation: An overlooked barrier to mental health care

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

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.

Our Partners

Allegan County Community Foundation logo
Disability Advocates of Kent County logo
On Point Allegan

Don't miss out!

Everything West Michigan, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.