Mental Health Matters

The world is an ever-changing place that can lead to various emotional reactions including stress, anxiety, fear and depression. Whether it’s personal struggles or world events such as COVID-19, political battles, or the recent increase in violence, it’s easy...... READ MORE

By Lisa Williams, PhD Chief Executive Officer West Michigan Community Mental Health (CMH) serves consumers from every ethnic background, race, religion, sexual orientation and gender because we know behavioral health issues don’t discriminate. Unfortunately, as a nation we’ve recently...... READ MORE

Every year in May, communities across the country rally together to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time to highlight what individuals can do to prioritize their mental health, build resiliency in the face of trauma and obstacles,...... READ MORE

By Kristin Flanery, M.Ed., BCBA and Megan Teall, QIDP April showers bring May flowers. This is a phrase we are all familiar with. What you might not be as familiar with is that April is Autism Awareness Month. This...... READ MORE

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created a new normal for our daily lives. Nonessential businesses are closed, kids are on extended breaks from school, sports have been canceled, social distancing is being enforced, the governor has issued an executive...... READ MORE

For decades, health care was looked at as treating a person from the neck down. West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) realizes the importance of a whole-person approach to health care, treating patients from their head to their toes....... READ MORE

There’s a new program at West Michigan Community Mental Health that focuses on reducing tobacco usage in our local community. Called Dimensions, the six-week tobacco cessation group provides adults who want to quit smoking with the tools and support...... READ MORE

There’s a popular Christmas song with a title and lyrics that say, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” But for many people, the holidays are anything but wonderful, bringing increased levels of stress, anxiety and depression. It’s...... READ MORE

In October 2018, West Michigan Community Mental Health was awarded a $4-million federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The local CMH was one of only...... READ MORE