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Feature Story Kirsten Elliott, Vice President and COO at Community Housing Network Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

A basic needs forecast from nonprofits serving those who struggle the most

Brooke MarshallWednesday, February 1, 2023
Longform The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion and Deflection (LEADD) team includes representatives of Washtenaw County's Sheriff's Office, Community Mental Health, Prosecutor's Office, and Public Defender's Office, as well as McLain and Winters Law Firm. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Washtenaw County program connects low-level offenders to community services instead of jail time

Brooke MarshallTuesday, January 31, 2023
Feature Story be nice. business training. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

be nice. business program boosting mental health in Michigan’s workplaces

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 31, 2023
Partner Content Learning CPR is a crucial skill. Catalyst MidlandKids and Education

MyMichigan Health is training students to save lives

Abby Keeley-ScherzerThursday, January 26, 2023
Feature Story OnPoint provides care at its facilities and also via mobile crisis response. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

OnPoint’s mobile crisis team brings help to Allegan County residents with urgent mental health needs

Kelsey SandersTuesday, January 24, 2023
Feature Story Help is just a phone call away. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Community mental health meets Northern Michiganders where they’re at with mobile crisis intervention

Diana StampflerTuesday, January 24, 2023
Longform Susan Sheppard, COO of Arbor Circle, which recently facilitated a statewide collaboration to better support medically fragile foster children. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan project highlights needs of medically fragile foster children

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 19, 2023
Partner Content Third-grade students at Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy in Detroit trying a yummy fruity roll-up tasting. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Detroit Public Schools Community District Farm-to-School initiatives grow through SNAP-Ed

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, January 18, 2023
Feature Story Kevin Caitlin Southwest MichiganBuilding Communities

2023 outlook: Local leaders hope to tackle three of Kalamazoo's toughest problems

Al JonesWednesday, January 18, 2023
Innovation News Garrett's Space program facilitators. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy 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. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

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

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, January 18, 2023
Feature Story Eastman kids and grandkids hamming it up for the camera. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Foster care fosters hope for Michigan’s most vulnerable children

Brooke MarshallTuesday, January 17, 2023
Longform Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller, Corewell Health South Medical Group and Continued Care Vice President Melinda Gruber, and Region IV Area Agency on Aging CEO Christine Vanlandingham at the Berrien County Health Department. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Here's how a collaboration in Southwest Michigan helped older adults avoid hospitalization for COVID

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 12, 2023
Longform Washtenaw County Community Mental Health crisis team member Jonathan Allen. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy 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. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts 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. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

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

Gracia Anzal MazamaWednesday, January 11, 2023
Innovation News A mental health library at Clague Middle School in Ann Arbor, funded by a mini-grant from Washtenaw County's mental health millage. A new millage funding allocation to the Washtenaw Intermediate School District will provide more mini-grants. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Millage provides $2.3 million for Washtenaw ISD to implement youth mental health programming

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, January 11, 2023
Feature Story Call line staff working in the team room at Summit Pointe’s First Step Urgent Care. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Community mental health agency call lines connect Michiganders with local crisis care

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 10, 2023
Longform Tina Swanton, Michigan Health Improvement Alliance (MiHIA) executive director of community impact and strategic partnerships, and MiHIA CEO Heidi Tracy at Hidden Harvest and East Side Soup Kitchen in Saginaw. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Despite agricultural hub, Michigan's Thumb has high food insecurity. Can collaboration change that?

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 5, 2023
Longform SWM Journalism Collaborative Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

No-cost mental health helps for those seeking a holistic approach

Zinta AistarsThursday, December 22, 2022
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