Click Recovery Newsletter Vol. 1, Issue 4 to see the latest issue of the Northern Lakes CMH Recovery newsletter. You’ll find an update about the latest work done on the NLCMHA “Blueprint,” which is the roadmap that we will follow to make more improvements to our public mental health system to make it more recovery-oriented. Lots […]
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.
On the first Friday of February, Americans nationwide wear red to show their support for women’s heart disease awareness on National Wear Red Day. This observance provides an opportunity for everyone to unite in this life-saving awareness movement by showing off a favorite red dress, shirt, or tie. The message of the day is: Heart […]
I deal with anger and stress management on a daily basis. Dealing with my illness is not easy for me; I’ve been on the road to recovery for a while now. I try to express my concerns and feelings on paper. It is very hard for me to express them out loud to others. I […]
This is an ideal time to expand your knowledge of heart health, risk factors and making good lifestyle choices. Visit the new Heart Health section of our Health Education Answers area and you’ll find new screeners, ‘empower tools’ that you can print for your health care team, and other interactives to help you move toward […]
In this video, Ernie explains that we can do more than we think we can do when we are given a chance and support. There is tomorrow, you can be happier, you have to step up and do a little work yourself, but recovery is possible. Ask for help when you need it! You may […]
In this video, Nina talks about stigma and explains that support groups and peer support specialists really help you feel good about yourself! You may view all the videos on the new Northern Lakes CMH You Tube Channel! Featured there are 15 short videos and a longer video broken into two pieces (A & B) […]