mental health services

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.

The holiday season is rapidly approaching. While most are planning their celebrations and family gatherings, there are all too many who struggle with grief through this time of year. There are strategies that can help all year long, and that’s the focus on the Ann Arbor-based non-profit, GrieveWell. WEMU's David Fair caught up with GrieveWell’s Outreach and Marketing Manager, Alice Liao, and they discussed the healthy management of grief and the journey to a place of peace.

A few dozen veterans and supporters gathered Sunday in Ypsilanti Township to remember veterans lost to suicide. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

In 2017, the Veterans Administration estimated that, on a daily basis, 22 U.S. veterans lost their lives to suicide. The actual number is probably a lot higher. An organization founded in Ypsilanti works to do more than mourn their loss. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness month, the Washtenaw County Health Department is highlighting resources to help people at risk of taking their own lives. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The leader of the state health department appeared before the Michigan House Oversight Committee Tuesday for a tense hearing. Colin Jackson has more.

In response to the Trump administration's policies, the Washtenaw County Health Department has developed a guide to available resources for LGBTQIA+ people. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Dementia is ravaging. It steals from you. It robs from your family and friends. Still, there can be moments of joy. How we care for the afflicted is a work in progress. Joanna LaFleur is the founder of Memory Lane Foundation and is a dementia care expert with over 20 years’ experience. She joined WEMU's David Fair and took us through the process of creating a simpler approach to caregiving and providing dignity for a loved one with dementia.

Avalon Housing broke ground this week on its first Ypsilanti project on North Washington, but there are still many concerns regarding how all its tenants will be to handle expected reductions in social services. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.