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Washtenaw County CMH staff. Top row L-R: Valerie Bass, Dr. Montgomery Brower, Andrew Grier, Shad Jordan. Bottom row l-R: Shannon Ellis, Margaret Carmalt, Angela Burchard, Jeff Beckley, Melisa Tasker

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health takes SUDs seriously

WCCMH, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), can provide comprehensive mental health and substance use services to all county residents no matter their insurance status. 

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Dr. Tiffany Abrego, executive director of behavioral health at the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Michigan and associate professor of psychology at Wayne State University, and Jeremiah Green, whose idea led to the Mentally Fit Program.
Program offering free mental health support for youth aims to create future mental health pros

A new program dreamed up by a Detroit teen is offering free mental health services for young people – and seeking to inspire them to help others by pursuing mental health careers.

About one out of five children have a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder, and only about 20 percent of those children receive care
How Michigan counties are stepping up to meet youth mental health needs

Over the past several years, Michigan's community mental health agencies have been stepping up with a number of initiatives to help fill the gap in mental health services for youth.

“We are excited to see more homegrown and out-of-state organizations that view Michigan as a promising marketplace for developing new products from recovered materials,” says Liz Browne, director of EGLE’s Materials Management Division.
Projects strengthening Michigan’s circular economy selected for business accelerator program

“We are excited to see more homegrown and out-of-state organizations that view Michigan as a promising marketplace for developing new products from recovered materials,” says Liz Browne, director of EGLE’s Materials Management Division.

The Keweenaw Historical Society in Eagle Harbor won a $2,400 grant to upgrade the gazebo welcome center at the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse.
These 12 small town history organizations win $25K in grants for upcoming projects

​“Michigan’s local history organizations play a vital role in preserving their communities’ heritage,” says HSM’s executive director and CEO, Larry Wagenaar.

About one out of five children have a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder, and only about 20 percent of those children receive care
How Michigan counties are stepping up to meet youth mental health needs

Over the past several years, Michigan's community mental health agencies have been stepping up with a number of initiatives to help fill the gap in mental health services for youth.

Auto Image is located in Plainwell.
Car accessory customizer flourishes in Plainwell

After launching their custom car accessory business in a Kalamazoo garage, the buddies behind Auto Image relocated to small-town Plainwell, where their business has been growing. This week the company will be at the Michigan International Auto Show in Grand Rapids.

Soon and McKeel Hagerty, founders of the Boundless Futures Foundation.
New Traverse City-based foundation awards $120K in inaugural grantmaking round

"This grant allows us to provide a 50% scholarship to female leaders for professional development programs, removing a cost-prohibitive barrier to entry, and creating greater access," said Brenda McLellan, Vice President of Investor Engagement for Traverse Connect.

Sarah Lucas listens to residents and community leaders at a gathering in Munising.
A roadmap to prosperity for rural communities

A new report released by the Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity provides a guide for rural communities across the state to thrive. 

“Marcellus has identified its desired direction for the future and has a plan to achieve its goals for the community," said MEDC Senior Vice President of Economic Development Incentives and Services Michele Wildman.
Redevelopment Ready: Village of Marcellus receives “open for business” designation from state

“Marcellus has identified its desired direction for the future and has a plan to achieve its goals for the community," said MEDC Senior Vice President of Economic Development Incentives and Services Michele Wildman.

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