washtenaw county community mental health

As a primary provider of mental health resources, Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH) offers an array of services. Among them is their Crisis Negotiation Team, which was called upon during a recent standoff in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to the organization’s president, Trish Cortes, about the various roles they play in providing support to law enforcement, in addition to their comprehensive crisis continuum of care.

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.

The Ypsilanti City Council tonight is expected to vote on a resolution requesting Washtenaw County allocate funds toward a permanent homeless shelter. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

As June 27 is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day, a Washtenaw County psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner is helping bring awareness to the disorder. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.

Millions of dollars from a national class action lawsuit involving companies that played a role in the country's opioid epidemic could be coming to Washtenaw County. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

An uptick in mental health cases is expected locally in the weeks ahead. That is the assessment of officials with Washtenaw County Community Mental Health. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.

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.

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