Report: Michigan Food Environment Scan
This MPHI report looks at food interventions across Michigan, identifying the strengths and gaps of the work.
Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents lack behavioral health treatment
38% of Michigan residents with a mental illness and 80% with a substance use disorder are not receiving treatment.
Cutting Red Tape for Michigan Residents
Until this year a Michigan resident looking to register for government assistance would have encountered the longest form in the entire country. 42 pages of scarcely legible type and tiny boxes covered more than 1,000 questions, including reasonable inquiries like...
Plaza Roosevelt Breaks Ground to Create Healthier Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids
A few months ago, Rumsey Street near the southwest end of Grandville Avenue in Grand Rapids looked like any other pocket of disinvestment in cities across the country. Situated in the dynamic neighborhood of Roosevelt Park, the site is surrounded by families, but here...
Innovative Integration Model Brings Care to At-Risk LGBTQ Youth
Traumas and systemic barriers can discourage LGBTQ individuals from seeking care, but the Ruth Ellis Center is working to change that.
Call for Proposals: 2017 Behavioral Health Initiative
Our 2017 Behavioral Health Initiative is now accepting proposals. Learn about this round’s key themes on our blog.