Behavioral health at home helps Muskegon-area older adults improve quality of life
Multiple organizations in the Muskegon area are bringing trained counselors to the homes of older adults who face mobility or transportation challenges.
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Michigan’s rural CMHs work hard on improving access to mental health resources
MI Mental Health spoke with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Chief Operations Officer Joanie Blamer and Sanilac County Community Mental Health CEO Wil Morris on addressing the mental health and wellness needs of rural communities.
More than 80 veterans step up to build a Habitat house for veteran mom
Lakeshore Habitat is partnering with veterans and veteran-owned businesses to build a home for a Navy veteran mom and her daughter.
Community mental health agencies want more options for helping Michigan’s children
Michigan's community mental health agencies address children’s mental health care but need legislative change to do it better.
TEDxMacatawa returns to the Lakeshore
TEDxMacatawa topics for the Sept. 27 event will include fun in the workplace, education reform, Shakespeare behind bars, plant production, folk music, and AI-driven health advancements.
Meeting filmmaker of ‘Crip Camp’ was an emotional experience
Lucia Rios shares her experience meeting Jim LeBrecht, the filmmaker behind ‘Crip Camp’ and an icon in the disability movement.
Livability Labs bring Muskegon County leaders together to solve community challenges
An annual collaboration among a slew of cross-sector organizations and community members has created 15 teams working to develop solutions to community challenges in Muskegon County.
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Health and wellness are the building blocks for a successful school year
Prioritizing children’s health and wellness is the first step toward ensuring they are prepared for a successful school year and able to fully participate in learning.
Northern Lakes CMHA works to ensure coverage parity for behavioral health
Parity means if an insurance provider covers behavioral health care that coverage must be similar to the access provided to physical health care.
Michigan’s migrant farm workers face many health challenges, but help is available
Many of Michigan’s migrant farm workers risk injuries, illness, and chronic disease, which often go untreated. State and nonprofit programs are available to help.
Michigan’s rural CMHs work hard on improving access to mental health resources
MI Mental Health spoke with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Chief Operations Officer Joanie Blamer and Sanilac County Community Mental Health CEO Wil Morris on addressing the mental health and wellness needs of rural communities.
More than 80 veterans step up to build a Habitat house for veteran mom
Lakeshore Habitat is partnering with veterans and veteran-owned businesses to build a home for a Navy veteran mom and her daughter.
Community mental health agencies want more options for helping Michigan’s children
Michigan's community mental health agencies address children’s mental health care but need legislative change to do it better.
TEDxMacatawa returns to the Lakeshore
TEDxMacatawa topics for the Sept. 27 event will include fun in the workplace, education reform, Shakespeare behind bars, plant production, folk music, and AI-driven health advancements.
Meeting filmmaker of ‘Crip Camp’ was an emotional experience
Lucia Rios shares her experience meeting Jim LeBrecht, the filmmaker behind ‘Crip Camp’ and an icon in the disability movement.
Livability Labs bring Muskegon County leaders together to solve community challenges
An annual collaboration among a slew of cross-sector organizations and community members has created 15 teams working to develop solutions to community challenges in Muskegon County.
Partner Partner Content Health and wellness are the building blocks for a successful school year
Prioritizing children’s health and wellness is the first step toward ensuring they are prepared for a successful school year and able to fully participate in learning.
Northern Lakes CMHA works to ensure coverage parity for behavioral health
Parity means if an insurance provider covers behavioral health care that coverage must be similar to the access provided to physical health care.
Michigan’s migrant farm workers face many health challenges, but help is available
Many of Michigan’s migrant farm workers risk injuries, illness, and chronic disease, which often go untreated. State and nonprofit programs are available to help.
