TV 9 & 10: Accessing Mental Health Services May Get More Difficult in Budget Deal – 9/22/09: Ryan Raiche and Photojournalist Jeremy Erickson, a video interview with Greg Paffhouse, CEO and Signe Ruddy, Traverse House Director

Budget talks continued in Lansing Tuesday, but it's not real clear how much progress is being made. Among the many areas likely to see cuts is the department that supports the state's mental health services.

3rd Annual Art of Recovery Show: Call for Artists!

Whether it’s mental illness, substance abuse, grief, loss,…

Public Invited to Candidate Forums

Local, state and federal legislative candidates have been invited to a series of forums in October to discuss their views on key issues. The public is invited to attend. The forum is sponsored by Northern Lakes Community Mental Health (NLCMH) and its Consumer Advocacy Council. The forum will focus on affordable housing, employment, public transportation, and health care. Candidates attending will have the opportunity to address these issues and to respond to audience questions.

Brenda: My Story

I was sexually abused by two family members before my teen…

Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness

Progress is being made to remove the stigma of mental illness…

Dave: My Story

For as long as I can remember I didn’t feel like I was quite…

Suicide Prevention Week

Suicide Prevention Week, September 6-12, 2009, is a good time…

Using Person-First Language Helps Bust Stigma

Remember the old saying, “Sticks and stones may break…