To address Michigan’s shortage of licensed social workers, this project will pilot an alternative licensure exam and use the results to continue engaging Michigan regulators on alternative pathways to licensure. It aims to reduce bias and expand access to culturally...
To inform Michigan’s State Plan on Aging, this project will conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of older adults and caregivers, with expanded outreach and targeted engagement. It includes tribal partnerships and regional data analysis to support local...
This project will develop and pilot a culturally tailored dementia education curriculum for Black older adults in Flint, aiming to reduce stigma and promote early intervention. The project will engage 100 participants and share a replication toolkit to support broader...
This grant will support the launch of a new PACE program serving five rural counties in Northeast Michigan. Funding will support startup operations including outreach, staffing, and transportation coordination for PACE Northeast Michigan.
To support early childhood educators who face behavioral challenges in the children they serve, the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) program will be expanded. The project will increase access to virtual mental health consultations...
To strengthen Michigan’s behavioral health workforce, this project will expand a registered apprenticeship program enabling entry-level workers to become social service technicians. It offers comprehensive career navigation support and seeks to improve retention by...
This project will create a telehealth and wellness hub at a senior center in Houghton Lake, offering telehealth access, digital literacy, dementia support and chronic disease management. It will serve adults aged 60 years or older and formal or informal caregivers...
To support workers helping individuals access health services, this project will provide technical assistance to CHWs and Peer professionals. It includes technical assistance for CHWs seeking to bill for reimbursable services as well as making recommendations...
To improve its ability to document and respond to unsafe housing conditions, this project will upgrade a mobile platform used by outreach staff to track violations and connect farmworkers to legal and health services. New features like voice-to-text entry, offline...
