mental health services

Today is World Mental Health Day. Mental health awareness has become a greater focus throughout the country. The pandemic has exacerbated a number of such issues for people. Students seem to have been particularly affected. WEMU's David Fair checks in with Erin Goldman, a counselor and clinical non-case manager at Washtenaw Community College, and Rachel Barsch, WCC's student activities supervisor, to look at the changes and what lay ahead.

The City of Ann Arbor wants the public’s input on implementing an unarmed crisis response program. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed school principals and educators Monday as they get ready for a return to full-time in-person learning. We have more from Rick Pluta.

People experiencing a mental health crisis can get help 24 hours a day by calling 9-8-8. However, local officials want Washtenaw County residents to know there’s also a local phone number to access help. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Policing in our community and across the nation remains under scrutiny, and reforms are being called for at every level of government. There are a good number of different approaches to re-imagining public safety. Dr. Lisa Jackson is working toward that end as chair of the Ann Arbor Independent Community Oversight Commission, a member of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, and co-founder of the Coalition for Re-Envisioning Our Safety. She joined WEMU's David Fair to share her perspective.

May is mental health awareness month. Unfortunately, there is stigma still attached to mental health issues. There is inspiration to be had when progress is made, However, much of it comes from the sad and true stories of those who have suffered most. On "Washtenaw United" this week, WEMU’s David Fair discusses mental health, addiction and the loss of a son with Collyer Smith. Collyer is a member of the Ann Arbor Rotary Club and serves as the Rotary District’s chair of its mental health initiatives, including the “Stop the Stigma” campaign.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants to invest more money in mental health support for students. Colin Jackson has more.

Legislation that would redesign Michigan’s behavioral health administration received a hearing Thursday before a state House Committee. Colin Jackson has more.

Bills before the House Judiciary Committee would expand access to courts that provide people services like drug or mental health treatment. Colin Jackson has more.

This week for "On the Ground Ypsi," our weekly partnership with Concentrate Media giving voice to one of their online stories about the Ypsilanti area,…