To improve emergency care in rural Michigan, this project will support under-resourced Medical Control Authorities with training, infrastructure, and governance tools. It targets compliance gaps and enhances care quality for 1.7 million rural residents.
To meet rising demand for trauma-informed education, this project will expand the training team, upgrade digital tools, and strengthen evaluation systems. These enhancements will equip educators, courts, and community partners with lasting resources to support youth...
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 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...
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 address severe dental workforce shortages in Northern Michigan, this project will help the college prepare internal systems and staff to meet accreditation standards for a new dental hygiene program. By strengthening evaluation tools, attending national...
To ensure strong leadership across Michigan’s Centers for Independent Living, this project will develop emergency and long-term succession plans through statewide workshops and one-on-one coaching. These plans will help boards and directors manage leadership changes...
To improve care for children who have experienced trauma, this project will provide advanced training for therapists in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Play Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with leadership training for...
