To strengthen interpreter services for Michigan’s Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf Disabled community, this project will assess the interpreter workforce and the barriers to accessing critical services. Through a statewide census and data analysis, partners...
Detroit’s youth are facing escalating mental health challenges, with nearly half experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma exacerbated by exposure to violence and poverty, along with limited access to services. This project aims to bridge these gaps by...
To improve access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment for domestic violence and sexual assault (DVSA) survivors in Kalamazoo County, YWCA Kalamazoo will integrate Community Health Worker (CHW) services, certified training, and a specialized...
To enhance care for patients with substance use disorder, Bronson Health will expand access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) by integrating it into inpatient medical and primary care settings. The project will adapt MOUD protocols, educate providers, and...
To improve the oral health and well-being of older adults with ill-fitting dentures, the Michigan Community Dental Clinics (MCDC), in partnership with the University of Michigan, will offer implant overdentures, a treatment that uses small implants to secure dentures...
To reduce unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations and improve well-being for young Black and Hispanic adults experiencing their first episode of psychosis, this project implements the NAVIGATE program in Detroit. The project will train three NAVIGATE teams across...
To reduce accidental overdose deaths in Southeast Michigan, CNS Healthcare will enhance substance use disorder services by training clinical staff in overdose safety planning. In partnership with Zero Overdose, the project will develop and implement the training,...
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 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...
