mental heath services

Envision a world where all people living with mental illness lead healthy productive lives and have equal opportunity. That’s the vision of Fresh Start Clubhouse in Ann Arbor. The non-profit emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and empower people living with mental illness and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. WEMU's David Fair talked about the people and the process with Fresh Start Clubhouse executive director Webb Lucas and member colleague Dan Seng.

Running away from problems usually doesn't work. Running through problems can be a game changer. That's where an Ypsilanti-based non-profit comes in. Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan serves Washtenaw and four other counties in empowering young girls by running—literally. The exercise is healthy in and of itself. The connections and relationships created help increase confidence and self-determination. WEMU's David Fair runs through the reasons why this is a program making a difference in our community with Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan's executive director, Danielle Plunkett.

Democrat lawmakers will review Michigan’s state omnibus budget plan for fiscal year 2026. State Representative Jennifer Conlin is concerned that Republicans are overlooking education funding. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

State Representative, Felecia Brabec, who is also a practicing clinical psychologist, was one of the 70 mental health professionals called in to assist with those experiencing trauma in the aftermath of the tragedy on MSU's campus. WEMU's Cathy Shafran talks with Representative Brabec about what is critical in the healing process and how her new position as the head of the House Subcommittee on Behavioral Health will help the healing of others in years to come.

Experts and interested community members will be in Ann Arbor November 15, 2021 to discuss the current state of the mental health system in…

Members of the state House of Representatives are ready to take on a mental health overhaul when they return next week. The bipartisan House C.A.R.E.S…

To help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, the American Red Cross Michigan Region is sending volunteers to the affected areas. Over 60 volunteers from…

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will meet tonight, and mental health care will be a main topic.The board will discuss how to reduce its budget…

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved a Community Support and Treatment Services budget that will allow the county to continue to offer…

Washtenaw County is considering the expansion of community support treatment services to help meet the needs of a growing number of people receiving…