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Michigan’s community mental health system: Overcoming stigma to provide needed care

Community mental health has played an important role in shifting the culture to asking for help.

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As SNAP cuts take effect, Michigan families and food banks brace for growing need

Consequences will reach far beyond the dinner table, affecting family stability, children's health, and their ability to learn.

How are Michigan’s families doing?

Rising costs, child care shortages and barriers to health care are straining Michigan families. What could help?

Relationships with law enforcement and community organizations central to rural mental health services

For Sanilac County Community Health, tech supports help but collaborations make the difference.

What rural Michigan needs to expand access to comprehensive behavioral health care

Behavioral health leaders in Allegan, Sanilac and St. Clair counties say flexible service models, regional partnerships and start-up funding could help more rural communities expand access to care.

Alpena builds accessibility roadmap by listening first, improving public spaces for everyone

Alpena's accessibility assessment helps prioritize affordable improvements, showing small communities how resident input can guide inclusive planning and investment.

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