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 improve food access in rural northeast lower Michigan, the Michigan Health Improvement Alliance (MiHIA) will establish a Healthy Food for Northeast Michigan Health network, engaging 25 organizations to enhance coordination and expand access to healthy, locally...
To evaluate the impact and barriers of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), this project will analyze their effectiveness in reaching underserved populations and identify barriers to certifying CCBHCs in rural regions. Through a community advisory...
To improve access to behavioral health resources in Northern Michigan, Addiction Treatment Services will expand use of a mobile health unit and facilitate tailored community outreach activities. The initiative aims to reach underserved populations, enhance community...
Through this grant, the Marinette County Group Home Association will conduct community engagement activities to assess local needs and preferences, informing the design of a recovery residence project aimed at addressing housing and service gaps, with a conceptual...
To address the severe lack of breastfeeding support available in Michigan’s Thumb region, Marlette Regional Hospital will initiate a breastfeeding access program led by a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, offering individual consultations and community classes at...
To improve access to prenatal healthcare and accommodations for high-risk pregnancies and for families of infants in the NICU in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the Hospitality House of the Upper Peninsula (HHUP) aims to raise awareness of their no-cost overnight and...
The Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC) aims to establish a collaborative program connecting rural older adults and individuals with disabilities to assistive technology and durable medical equipment, addressing their diverse needs. This initiative also...
This project seeks to create a methodology for an emergency medical services (EMS) Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designation. The goal is to bring awareness to EMS workforce shortages and provide a data-driven approach to allocate resources across the state...
