Mental Health

Feature Story An attendee is wrapped in a Pride flag at at Allegan, Speak Up event. Equity

Pride Fund expands LGBTQIA+ support across Allegan County communities

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 25, 2025
Feature Story "Teenagers matter. They’re a part of our communities, our families, our friendships. Their feelings and their struggles matter." Eve Cole Healthy Communities

Teens and mental health: The emotions beneath the behaviors

Julie RiddleFriday, June 20, 2025
Longform Maribeth Leonard Healthy Communities

Countywide mental health millages have remarkable results

Monique BedfordTuesday, March 25, 2025
Feature Story Hamilton Community Schools nurse Jen Yoder has been named Michigan’s School Nurse of the Year. Healthy Communities

Nurse honored for bridging health care gaps in schools

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 24, 2025
Feature Story The Miskelleys have turned their journey of grief and transformation into a service to counteract the disconnect often found in traditional mental health care. Healthy Communities

Family that turned grief into lifesaving mental health support is expanding services

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story Mark Witte chats with OnPoint staff: from left, Andre Pierre, Jr., chief administrative officer; Kelly Dingman, accounting supervisor, and Sarah Lumbert, general accountant. Equity

OnPoint: The many professional roles within mental health care

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 11, 2025
Feature Story The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area has awarded City on a HIll Ministries a two-year $55,000 grant to help deliver comprehensive mental health care for individuals from low-income households. Community Development

Community foundation grants support mental health services

The LakeshoreMonday, February 10, 2025
Feature Story Sarah Lewakowski is the executive director of Mosaic Counseling. Community Development

Grant bolsters mental health services for youth in Ottawa and Kent counties

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 6, 2025
Feature Story Housing stress is likely adding to the mental health toll many in Ottawa County are feeling, according to the 2024 Healthy Ottawa Plan. Healthy Communities

Housing joins list of health concerns in Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellSaturday, January 4, 2025
Feature Story Todd Rockhill advocates for clients facing housing and substance use challenges at Allegan County's OnPoint. Healthy Communities

Over the years, OnPoint’s care evolves to meet Allegan County needs

Shandra MartinezMonday, December 2, 2024
Longform Zachary Frieben, Summit Pointe customer service specialist, can help clients who feel their patient rights may not have been respected. Healthy Communities

Michigan's CMHs work hard to ensure patient rights are understood and upheld

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 22, 2024
Feature Story Dumping stereotypes about “trailer trash,” dropping the current health care payment system on its ear, and embracing social media as a means of saving young lives were some of the ideas shared on Oct. 8 at the seventh TEDxMacatawa. Arts and Culture

TEDxMacatawa speakers share ideas for enriching the Lakeshore and changing the world

Kym ReinstadlerSaturday, October 12, 2024
Feature Story Holland Hospital Behavioral Health Services will expand its inpatient unit thanks to a $3 million grant through the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) to meet the demand for mental health treatment. Healthy Communities

$3M grant allows Holland Hospital to add more psychiatric beds

Shandra MartinezWednesday, September 25, 2024
Feature Story The Vous Cafe, driven by owner Kaja Thornton, offers training and employment opportunities for staff with and without disabilities. Community Development

Vous Cafe brings Cajun flavor to Grand Haven's Momentum Center

Andrea GoodellWednesday, September 25, 2024
Longform Mark Witte Healthy Communities

CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, August 7, 2024
Feature Story A report on the 2023 Allegan County Community Health Survey outlines residents’ health and personal needs. Community Development

Allegan Community Health Survey eyes residents’ future well-being

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, August 5, 2024
Longform Washtenaw County CMH reception Healthy Communities

Connecting to mental health services is as simple as picking up a phone

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaMonday, July 8, 2024
Feature Story OnPoint autism services focus on communication, behavior support for social skills, daily living skills, family training, and ongoing assessment. Healthy Communities

Community mental health agency a resource for autism services

Jaishree DrepaulFriday, May 24, 2024
Feature Story David Tucker, be nice. volunteer team leader Healthy Communities

Business symposium kicks off series of spring be nice. mental health events

Monique BedfordTuesday, April 23, 2024
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