To address rising suicide rates in the Great Lakes Bay Region, this project implements LivingWorks ASIST and safeTALK training programs designed to equip mutli-disciplinary professionals with suicide prevention skills. By providing training for educators, healthcare...
To improve food access and nutrition for young children in early care and education (ECE) settings across Michigan, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan will strengthen the Michigan Farm-to-ECE-Network by connecting ECE providers with local farmers and enhancing...
To address gaps in mental health treatment and care transitions, this project will pilot a telehealth program for psychiatric evaluations at Trinity Health Livingston (THLV) Hospital and Chelsea Hospital. By training a Psychiatric Access Team, the program will use...
To reduce mental health risks among LGBTQ2S+ youth, the Ruth Ellis Center (REC) will enhance caregiver acceptance through the Youth Acceptance Project (YAP). Staff will be trained in evidence-based interventions, with a focus on improving health outcomes for LGBTQ2S+...
To address food insecurity and chronic disease in Battle Creek’s underserved neighborhoods, Farmacy 2.0 will transform its pop-up market into a permanent, community-led corner store, supplied by local farmers that prioritizes local food sourcing and health...
To improve access to behavioral health services in Northern Michigan, this project expands educational programs, enhances internship opportunities, and establishes a volunteer therapy corps to attract students and new professionals to behavioral health careers. By...
To improve breastfeeding rates and address disparities in infant nutrition among Black families in Kent County, the BeLatched program led by Strong Beginnings will employ Black lactation specialists trained in culturally appropriate nutrition education. The initiative...
Through this project, the West Michigan Human Trafficking Coalition (WMHTC) aims to rebuild and re-energize its collective efforts after the disbandment of its backbone organization, focusing on education, health care, victim services, criminal justice, and training...
Through this funding, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) will provide health care training project to improve the skills of 28 HHSD professionals through Advanced Motivational Interviewing and Nuka Systems of Care CDR Leadership training, as well as...
