MI Mental Health

Project Connect Flyer

Project Connect brings together Sanilac County residents and resources

Taking place 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 26 at the Sandusky Fairgrounds, Project Connect will share resources, services, food, health care access, and more with county residents in need.

Northern Lakes CMH's behavioral health homes serve residents of six Northern Michigan counties.
Behavioral Health Homes: A transformative approach in Michigan

Behavioral health homes provide holistic care that addresses both the physical and mental health needs of individuals, ensuring a coordinated and patient-centered approach. 

Mark Witte
CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges

Michigan was added to the country's list of certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) demonstration states back in the summer of 2020, with 29 counties throughout the lower peninsula operating CCBHCs through their community mental health agencies.

Washtenaw County CMH reception
Connecting to mental health services is as simple as picking up a phone

For Michiganders who are looking for answers on mental health care or are having a mental health crisis, help is only a phone call away.

LifeWays takes a whole person-centered care approach to health care

LifeWays, a Community Mental Health Services Program and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) utilizes whole person-centered care for their patients in Jackson and Hillsdale counties. 

OnPoint autism services focus on communication, behavior support for social skills, daily living skills, family training, and ongoing assessment.
Community mental health agency a resource for autism services

OnPoint, a community mental health agency in Allegan County, provides services for autistic children and their parents.

Valerie Jemerson, Tool Kit designer and LEO talent development liaison, and Robert Sheehan take a look at the final Tool Kit.
Social Work Career Promotion Tool Kit shares benefits and pathways to rewarding careers

The toolkit is designed to enhance recruitment and promote social work career opportunities across the state. It includes sample language for websites, emails, and social media posts as well as recommended language for various professionals, including high school guidance counselors, college academic advisors, and behavioral health providers. 

The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan and its be nice. program will host four spring mental health events this year.
Business symposium kicks off series of spring be nice. mental health events

The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan and its be nice. program will host four spring mental health events this year.

With all the positive work being done, the fact remains that 51% of LGBTQ Youth in Michigan are afraid to talk about their mental health with someone else.
Addressing the Gap: The need for increased mental health support for LGBTQ Michiganders

With all the positive work being done, the fact remains that 51% of LGBTQ Youth in Michigan are afraid to talk about their mental health with someone else.

Sanilac County Community Mental Health empowers parents so they’re able to advocate for themselves.
Sanilac County Community Mental Health helps families and children

Currently, SCCMH is serving 275 children who live with serious emotional disorders or developmental disabilities along with their families.

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