Through joyful play of Sibshops, youngsters find new ways to relate to siblings with disabilities
Sibshops give kids who have siblings living with disabilities the opportunity to connect, share their experiences, ask questions, and offer advice.
MI Mental Health
Carter Kits help first responders take better care of patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
North Country Community Mental Health and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health provide Carter Kits to first responders. The kits contain sensory items that help distract children with Autism Spectrum Disorder from the stress of being involved in an emergency situation.
Community mental health youth program promotes physical fitness and healthy eating
St. Clair County Community Mental Health (CMH) Bfit program is geared towards helping children and teens build skills related to physical fitness and good nutrition.
Community mental health collaboration with ISD helps students access mental health supports
Washtenaw Intermediate School District is working to fight stigma and provide mental healthcare to students with help from Washtenaw Community Mental Health.
Michigan community mental health agencies recognize families’ role in treatment
Michigan's CMHs rely on families to help recovery and ensure that people function at their highest level.
Community mental health offers BIPOC youth hope through mental health supports
MI Mental Health spoke with Genesee Health System Director of Strategic Initiatives Angela Tyler on the importance of providing resources and services to BIPOC youth in Flint and throughout Genesee County.
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.
ACT helps adults living with serious mental illness maintain independence and community
ACT’s goal is to help those living with serious mental illness to live as independently as possible — and to achieve the same aspirations most everyone seeks.
Mental Health First Aid helps people experiencing symptoms and crises
Mental Health First Aid prepares people to assist somebody who's experiencing a mental health crisis or beginning to experience signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge.
First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Center a stepping stone to mental wellness
First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Center provides services when people need them most. The 24/7 facility treats patients of all ages, irrespective of insurance.
