mental health services

It can be difficult to ask for help. For some, there is needless and harmful stigma or shame. And that should never be the case. Michigan Ability Partners continues to work to create pathways of self-sufficiency for veterans and those with disabilities. The transformations for those the organization work with are self-directed and, therefore, personal and more rewarding. Learn more in a conversation with WEMU's David Fair and Michigan Disability Partners Chief Executive Officer, Jan Little.

Ann Arbor’s suicide prevention organization, Garrett’s Space has named a new executive director. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Alyshia Dyer was elected Washtenaw County Sheriff last November and has been on the job since January. She ran on a progressive policing agenda with an eye towards reducing harm in the community. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor sat down with the Sheriff to discuss how the transition is going early in her tenure and what her plans are for the future.

Mental health is not just an individual issue to deal with. It is a family and community issue. The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a Washtenaw County chapter. WEMU's David Fair talked with executive director, Judy Gardner, about its innovative efforts to support families in the quest for greater mental health throughout the community.

The Superior Township Board of Trustees approved a 58-acre deed restriction for the nonprofit organization Garrett’s Space. The organization can now begin establishing a physical location. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Washtenaw County is accepting applications for people looking to join the newly created Public Safety Millage Advisory Committee. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti District Library is looking to hire an on-site social worker for their downtown main branch location. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for Michiganders between the ages of 15 and 34. Local support group Garrett’s Space is getting funding from the Washtenaw County Mental Health and Public Safety Millage to help bring down those numbers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council is asking the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners to help with funding to create an unarmed emergency response program. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A new program has launched at the Ypsilanti Community Family Life Center to provide local Black male youth and young adults with accessible trauma informed therapy. Based at Grace Fellowship Church, the Interventions for African American Males (I-AMM) program works to increase pro-social behaviors and address gun violence, generational trauma and substance abuse and depression. Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale discussed the program with its founder, clinical therapist Leah Mills, for this week's "On the Ground Ypsi."