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“I'm a Chicago native. I live in the Battle Creek Shelter. I’m trying to be positive and encourage others,” Richard Evans, 62.
Michigan’s community mental health providers serve the unhoused

Michigan’s community mental health providers are stepping in with innovative programs that support Michiganders experiencing both homelessness and mental illness. 

The #wishyouknew aims to reduce stigma around getting help for mental health.
Michigan’s community mental health agencies take action to reduce stigma around getting care

During May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, many Michigan CMHs are offering opportunities to take action to "stomp out stigma" that prevents Michiganders from seeking mental health care.

Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom, founder of the Women-Inspired Neighborhood Network: Detroit.
Detroit initiatives combat high Black infant mortality rate with dignity and compassion

Black infant mortality rates in Michigan are consistently two and sometimes even three times higher than in white communities.

Isabelle Buck leads be nice. program at Grandville Middle School
Here’s how Michigan’s community mental health agencies are helping prevent youth suicide

Summit Pointe, Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, and other community mental health agencies provide youth access to services that help them overcome suicidal thoughts and self-harming actions.

Eastman kids hamming it up for the camera.
Foster care fosters hope for Michigan’s most vulnerable children

Foster parents Tom and Tina Eastman welcomed Charley into their home when she was 9 years old and adopted her seven years later. Today, she has friends, a stable home life, and is doing well at school, but the journey wasn’t always easy.

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