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.
MI Mental Health
Community mental health and law enforcement collaborate to keep people out of jail
Collaborations between community mental health and law enforcement are helping people with mental health issues get the help they need and stay out of jail.
Addressing mental health conditions may reduce risks for dementia for older adults
Mental health issues are a predictor of dementia. St. Clair County Community Mental Health (CMH) helps people of all ages with their mental health concerns.
Michigan’s tribal community has specific mental health needs, many stemming from historical trauma
MI Mental Health spoke with North Country Community Mental Health Outpatient Therapist Judy Crockett on the importance of addressing the unique needs of Michigan’s tribal communities.
Peer support specialists’ lived experience helps those they serve
Peer support specialists provide Summit Pointe clients with hope through sharing personal stories of recovery.
Opioid settlement dollars will strengthen community mental health response to opioid use disorders
Medication-assisted treatment, Narcan kits, and recovery housing are some of the programs that could be funded through opioid settlement dollars.
Regional Health Collaboratives improving access to behavioral health services
Regional Health Collaboratives are a model for improving a region’s wellbeing and unnecessary medical costs through collaboration and systems change.
“No-wrong-door” policy welcomes immigrants at Genesee Health System
Immigrants and refugees often face stressors that impact their mental health. Michigan’s community mental health agencies can help.
Community mental health agencies using EMDR to help Michiganders overcome trauma
EMDR is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy used to treat individuals with PTSD, traumatic memories, or other distressing life experiences.
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.
