mental health services

As a primary provider of mental health resources, Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH) offers an array of services. Among them is their Crisis Negotiation Team, which was called upon during a recent standoff in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to the organization’s president, Trish Cortes, about the various roles they play in providing support to law enforcement, in addition to their comprehensive crisis continuum of care.

Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County’s (JFS) Thrive Behavioral Health Clinic this week received an overnight termination notice for a five-year SAMHSA award. It funded mental health services for youth, including those experiencing trauma and grief. The decision was reversed but not without resulting confusion. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

A police standoff with an Ypsilanti resident continues to receive community pushback. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor spoke to Ypsilanti Police Chief Tim Anderson about how the incident went down.

The holiday season can be a time of great joy, but for many, it can produce high expectations and disrupted routines that can be overwhelming. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

A legal fight over what Michigan schools should have to give up in order to get state grants for school safety went before a state Court of Claims judge Thursday. Colin Jackson has more

Ann Arbor State Representative Jason Morgan says he’s furious the House GOP has eliminated $650 million in appropriations through a rarely used procedure. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A vision born from tragedy is giving hope to the future. In 2017, Julie and Scott Halpert’s 23-year old son Garrett died by suicide. In their grief, and in hopes of preventing others from taking their lives, the Halperts envisioned a campus that would provide support to young adults in a non-medical setting. The residential part of that campus will soon be a reality. It is called Garrett’s Space. WEMU's David Fair talked with executive director David Garcia about the vision, the mission and where construction of Garrett’s Space stands.

Dementia advocates in Chelsea are working to make the city the fifth dementia-friendly community in Michigan. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The state of Michigan has started recruiting businesses for a new pilot program aimed at improving workplace mental health. Colin Jackson has more.

Suspensions in our public school system continue to be an issue. The students who are disciplined because of their behavioral issues often find it difficult to get out of the cycle and back on track. That’s where the Student Advocacy Center of Michigan makes a difference. WEMU's David Fair talked with the center's executive director, Peri Stone-Palmquist, about the work to secure an education for students in need and to light the path to a brighter future.