To expand access to culturally responsive maternal care, the Ingham County Health Department will strengthen and support a network of Black doulas through training, peer support, and systems integration. Building on prior efforts, the project will offer postpartum...
In August 2023, YesRx launched the StatewideYesRx Network in Michigan, the first of its kind in the nation, to advancehealth equity by improving access to free cancer medications and safelycollecting unused drugs. This initiative focuses on American Indiancommunities,...
No Surrender Running Club (NSRC) aims to enhance the physical, mental, and social well-being of underrepresented youth and families in Grand Rapids by providing free sports programming and health-focused lessons integrated into their sessions. With support from...
To address elder neglect and abuse, the Safe Haven partnership will expand services and provide safe housing for an additional 100 older adults across Michigan. The initiative, supported by five Area Agencies on Aging and a learning collaborative, aims to elevate...
To support youth in the juvenile justice system and those aging out of foster care, the Flint Institute of Music (FIM) will expand its Board-Certified Music Therapy Program. The project will serve youth involved in the juvenile justice system and foster and adopted...
To enhance mental health support for first responders, SHIFT (Phase 2) implements a trauma-informed approach by connecting with behavioral health organizations and developing a referral resource guide for six EMS agencies. The project addresses unique geographic...
To enhance mental health support for Latinx youth, this initiative will expand the Youth Empowerment Series (YES)! Program at Ypsilanti High School. Based on positive feedback from previous sessions and student input, the program will extend to six additional series...
To reduce recidivism and prioritize rehabilitation, the Genesee County Mental Health court will expand support for individuals with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. By hiring a mental health court caseworker, increasing check-ins and...
To expand access to integrated mental health services, City on a Hill Ministries (COAHHC) will enhance its counseling and support services. By hiring an additional therapist, providing counseling, specialized support groups, educational classes, and engaging a...
