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 increase access to high-quality palliative care services in rural Michigan, the Michigan Center for Rural Health will partner with Stratis Health to establish new community-based palliative care programs in five underserved communities. This initiative will build...
To improve social connectedness and delay cognitive decline among older adults in Asian American communities, Eastern Michigan University will partner with local organizations to develop culturally adapted senior center programming. This initiative will serve Chinese,...
To reduce food insecurity, improve access to transportation, and promote social engagement among low-income seniors from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds, the Raising Hope Senior Program will deliver monthly food boxes, transportation services, and wellness...
Oakland County is facing challenges in providing adequate medical care for children who remain in their homes after experiencing abuse, as they often lack timely evaluations compared to those in foster care. This project aims to improve care delivery by establishing a...
To increase participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and improve access to nutritious meals for children across the state, the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) will conduct a study to identify barriers faced by childcare providers,...
To bridge gaps in substance use and mental health services for Veterans facing housing insecurity, Volunteers of America Michigan will integrate behavioral health services into its framework. The project will hire a licensed clinician and offer onsite and telehealth...
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 address the shortage of specialized behavioral health services for youth in West Michigan, Pine Rest will launch a Pediatric Psychiatric Urgent Care Clinic (PUCC) pilot. By offering same-day access to behavioral health professionals, evening hours, and streamlined...
