Washtenaw ISD implements school mental health programming with $2.3 million in millage funds
The funds have resulted in initiatives ranging from a "Zen Room" for students to programs that support parents' mental health.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness Washtenaw County expands outreach, education with millage funds
Funding from Washtenaw County's Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage has made new programs and the publication of a booklet on mental health possible.
Washtenaw Community College named a national center of nursing education excellence
The National League of Nursing recently named WCC one of nine Centers of Excellence in Nursing Education nationwide. WCC was the only community college to receive this recognition this year.
New report shows impacts of Washtenaw County’s mental health millage in 2022
Washtenaw County Community Mental Health recently shared a report on the positive impacts the county's Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage had in 2022.
Washtenaw County reports lowest COVID death rates in Michigan throughout pandemic
COVID deaths among Black residents also decreased significantly since 2020, after being disproportionately high in the pandemic's early days.
Voices of Youth: How far does Washtenaw County’s protection for immigrants fall short?
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Maria Farah examines immigration issues in Washtenaw County.
Washtenaw County makes progress connecting rural areas to broadband
Construction has started in Bridgewater and Manchester Townships, and homes around Pleasant Lake will be brought online over the coming weeks.
Child care is expensive and understaffed – but a new Washtenaw County coalition aims to change that
A new cross-disciplinary group of local business owners, families, child care providers, and civic organizations is working to alleviate child care challenges.
Mental health first aid training prepares all Washtenaw County residents to respond in a crisis
Free mental health first aid training teaches skills for participants to provide assistance and support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
New Zingerman’s summer camps teach kids to cook meals for charity
The meals campers create will be donated to local nonprofits including the Delonis Center and Ronald McDonald House.
