February 11, 2010 – 8:25 pm
TRAVERSE CITY — Shirley Brasseur Harris wheeled agilely around her small apartment, decorated in cheerful pink and purple accents.
From her living room window at Riverview Terrace Apartments, she can see the Boardman River as it winds through downtown Traverse City. This apartment signifies independence for Harris.
December 23, 2009 – 8:29 pm
Whether it’s an addiction of alcohol, drugs, food, sex, gambling, work or relationships, everybody knows someone with an addiction problem, according to Jane Rosemeier, lead counselor and certified addictions counselor at Catholic Human Services in Cadillac.
October 30, 2009 – 8:33 pm
CADILLAC – Various human service agencies in Wexford and Missaukee counties will be key in finding out poverty conditions and needs for the two counties.
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Community Collaborative Coordinator Ken Nydam said the survey and the results will be used by the Coalition for Poverty Reduction to formulate a report.
October 7, 2009 – 8:41 pm
Twenty years ago this month, the State of Michigan locked the doors of the Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital.
At any one time, the State Hospital was home to thousands of patients and steady work for hundreds of employees.
On the next Points North here on Interlochen Public Radio, we'll take a tour of the building with some former employees.
September 22, 2009 – 8:38 pm
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.
September 15, 2009 – 9:15 pm
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.
August 10, 2009 – 8:44 pm
Jodi Hathaway and photojournalist Joel Deaner have more on how patients might be affected – includes a video interview with Greg Paffhouse, NLCMH Chief Executive Officer.
Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and summer is finally here. That brightness, however, doesn’t diminish the emotional distress and struggles that many Michigan residents are dealing with in the midst of this difficult economy.
Economic turmoil can cause a whole array of negative health effects, both physical and mental. Everyone deals with economic struggles differently. Dealing with these troubles can add tremendous stress, which increases the risk for developing depression, substance abuse, anxiety or compulsive behaviors such as over-eating and excessive gambling or spending.
Creating art — without praise or criticism. That’s exactly what happens at a series of classes that take place at Northern Lakes Community Mental Health. Vic McCarty visited one of the classes, and brings us the story.
From the moment the night begins, the chatter starts. People are animated and the energy level is high. People are greeting each other, catching up on news, sharing summer plans, complimenting each other on their hair ribbons and pretty jewelry, one person's newly shaved moustache, another person's nice new shirt.
