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Washtenaw County wins federal funds to launch criminal diversion program for young family caregivers

Patrick DunnWednesday, February 8, 2023
Innovation News Garrett's Space program facilitators. Healthy Communities

Ann Arbor suicide prevention nonprofit plans to build residential center with $4m federal award

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, January 18, 2023
Innovation News An art installation in Journey of Faith Christian Church's gallery, where unhoused individuals can sell their work. Healthy Communities

Ann Arbor church's warming center offers art gallery and more for unhoused people

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, January 18, 2023
Longform Washtenaw County Community Mental Health crisis team member Jonathan Allen. Healthy Communities

Washtenaw County's mental health crisis team offers 24/7 mobile support for residents in need

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, January 11, 2023
Feature Story "I didn't want to self destruct" by Elleona Kristine. Arts and Culture

Voices of Youth: Art about generational trauma and healing in BIPOC communities

Elleona KristineWednesday, January 11, 2023
Feature Story Ypsilanti Community High School senior Jackie Sakina struggles with stress and says it's important for students to be aware of the mental health services available to them. Healthy Communities

Voices of Youth: How does Ypsilanti Community High School help support mental health among students?

Gracia Anzal MazamaWednesday, January 11, 2023
Longform Kyle (last name withheld by request) survived attempted suicide at age 17 and now shares his story with others as a volunteer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness - Washtenaw County. Healthy Communities

Voices of Youth: Activists work to prevent youth suicide in Washtenaw County

Eric GallippoWednesday, December 14, 2022
Longform Clockwise from upper left: Bilal Saeed, Jenny Jones, Ji Hye Kim, Lori Roddy, Petals Sandcastle, and Lisa Sauve. Community Development

What would make Ann Arbor a better place for all families to live?

Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Feature Story Jessica Ruffin. Healthy Communities

Voices of Youth: Poetry on mental health

Jessica RuffinWednesday, December 14, 2022
Longform Christine Holston and Deputy James Roy on the night shift along Washtenaw Avenue. Healthy Communities

Co-response pilot in Ypsi Township pairs sheriff's deputy and social worker for mental health calls

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 7, 2022
Feature Story Kadiatou Kitagbe Kaba's art project, "Inside Our Mind." Healthy Communities

Voices of Youth: Poems and art on mental health

Kadiatou Kitagbe KabaWednesday, November 30, 2022
Innovation News Supportive Connections logo Community Development

New Ann Arbor program supports those at risk of becoming involved with criminal justice system

Sabine Bickford BrownWednesday, November 16, 2022
Longform A free naloxone vending machine at the downtown Ann Arbor District Library. Healthy Communities

How can Washtenaw County turn around a startling rise in opioid overdose deaths?

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, November 16, 2022
Innovation News WCC students on campus. Healthy Communities

WCC launches 10-week pharmacy technician boot camp to address worker shortage

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 9, 2022
Innovation News Denovo Fertility founder Jessica Preston. Entrepreneurship

Fertility coaching startup wins big prize at Ann Arbor SPARK entrepreneur boot camp

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, October 26, 2022
Longform Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Executive Director Trish Cortes. Healthy Communities

How can Washtenaw County solve its mental health care provider shortage?

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, October 26, 2022
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