Entries by Northern Lakes CMH

Action Group has busy June meeting

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People attending the June Action Group did a fun and uplifting leadership exercise based on brainstorming around the alphabet, shared health tips and information, and had lots of great discussion with fantastic suggestions on communications, lobby information displays, and our annual fall celebration! We are looking at a theme of Catch Your Dream for this […]

The Perch Art and Writing Journal

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The Perch is the first literary magazine of its kind —a publication devoted to mental health, personal journeys, and recovery. With a broad array of essays, art, poetry, and photos, each issue will highlight the work of established writers and emerging authors and artists. It is published by the Yale Program for Recovery and Community […]

Support starts with you

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In the late 1940s, as mental health awareness began to grow, people began observing Mental Health week. This observance was designated to raise awareness for mental health issues and wellbeing. In the 1960s, the month of May was given the designation of Mental Health month. During May, organizations campaign for issues such as mental health […]

New Report on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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A new National Core Indicators (NCI) report has been released which give us in Michigan some reliable information about the experiences and outcomes of people with intellectual and/or developmental disability served by the public mental health system. We can use this information to support our efforts to strengthen long-term policies, to inform and guide our […]