The Community Foundation for the Upper Peninsula will improve access to mental health services for children and adolescents in the UP, with a focus on the Native American population and students with co-occurring disorders or those at risk for suicide. The program...
The Northeast Michigan Prescription for Health (NEMPFP) Program is a 6 week series focused on nutrition and affordable ways to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into an individual’s diet in order to address the high prevalence of chronic diseases, such as...
The M&M Area Community Foundation will address two high-priority needs identified in community surveys. The M&M Area Community Foundation will improve access to healthy food for children by piloting a backpack program for children at two sites. Further, the...
Healthy Food Connect will improve access to healthy food for seniors and children in Southeast Michigan by fostering collaboration among and testing new ideas within existing programs. Additionally, the grant will support education and capacity building sessions for...
The Jackson Community Foundation and community organizations will implement the priority health initiatives identified in Jackson’s community-wide health improvement plan, including access to mental health services and improved physical activity, nutrition, and...
The Healthy Futures program provides comprehensive education and support to young families at no charge and is available to all families from pregnancy until two years postpartum. This project will pilot in-home visits from nurses, increase education initiatives,...
This project will expand the B. Healthy Coalition, which aims to reduce obesity among Barry County residents. Programs will include expanding healthy food options for employees, patients, and visitors at Pennock Hospital; providing nutritional counseling in schools;...
This project supported the creation of an integrated care team to deliver primary medical care and behavioral health at Isabella Citizens for Health (ICH), a designated Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Mt. Pleasant. Through the project, ICH added and...
The Roscommon County Community Foundation will partner with the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center to offer on-site mental health services and reduce the impact of trauma for child victims of abuse. By expanding services, NMCAC will provide appropriate...
