Today’s teens face numerous challenges to their mental health, and nearly one in five teens surveyed reported experiencing a major depressive episode in the past year. In 2023, nearly a third of U.S. teens received mental health treatment, according to the CDC report. In Michigan, some of those teens saw practitioners and joined groups at OnPoint, which provides behavioral health and homelessness services in Allegan County.
Trailblazing soccer leader Carrie Taylor returned to her hometown to inspire the next generation of female athletes at Flint Style Soccer’s first-ever Empowering Women in Soccer clinic.
Led by local artist G-S tha DreaM, Civic Park’s Urban Renaissance Center hosted a Juneteenth event that blended high-energy performances with a mission to uplift and give back.
Flint residents can access free advanced screening for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease during the 'Capturing Memories' Community Brain Health Day on June 21 at Insight's 4800 S. Saginaw St. location in Flint.
St. Clair County Community Mental Health (St. Clair County CMH) continues to meet veterans’ mental health care needs. A certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC), St. Clair County CMH offers veterans a wide range of services regardless of their ability to pay or residency.
Walker Career Center trains teens for dental careers, tackling workforce shortages and helping underserved students access well-paying, high-demand health care jobs.
To help autistic people and their families manage these challenges, Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM), Delta Airlines, and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport partner to host On Board for Autism events that prepare them to successfully take a flight.
For this year's National HIV Testing Day, the Genesee Free Medical Clinic will offer free and confidential HIV testing on Friday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HNC Living Foundation provides dental care, nutrition, and support to head and neck cancer patients facing financial and treatment challenges.
On August 13, local youth will get a chance to train with USA Basketball Gold Licensed coaches during a free clinic at Powers Catholic High School. It’s a major opportunity to build skills, confidence, and community pride.
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