mental health services

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,…

The need for mental health care in the Ann Arbor area and across the country continues to increase due to the many challenges in our world today. WEMU's…

This week for "On the Ground Ypsi," our weekly conversation with Concentrate Media's Sarah Rigg and WEMU's Lisa Barry, they talk with Melisa Tasker, the…

Michigan has a number of underserved urban and rural communities with limited access to quality mental health services for children, yet most children in…

There has been some progress made in societal acceptance of the trans community, but there is a long way to go. Most communities still lack adequate…

The Fresh Start Clubhouse in Ann Arbor is in the process of becoming an independent organization in order to offer mental health services to more…