The Caregiver Incentive Project povides free training, financial incentives, and support network for caregivers. The nonprofit aims to establish formal job standards, and deliver vital relief to underserved rural families.
Community mental health has played an important role in shifting the culture to asking for help.
Rising costs, child care shortages and barriers to health care are straining Michigan families. What could help?
Behavioral health leaders in Allegan, Sanilac and St. Clair counties say flexible service models, regional partnerships and start-up funding could help more rural communities expand access to care.
The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country.
Since July 2023, the NMU Center for Rural Health has certified 152 community health workers who connect underserved Upper Peninsula residents with medical and social resources. The initiative has placed workers within approximately 30 regional organizations and will continue through 2027 in collaboration with the Michigan Center for Rural Health and the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Since July 2023, the NMU Center for Rural Health has certified 152 community health workers to connect underserved Upper Peninsula residents with vital medical and social resources. Funded by the Michigan Rural Health Transformation project, this initiative integrates workers into 30 regional organizations to strengthen the area's healthcare infrastructure.
People experiencing homelessness are often discharged to shelters or the streets with no way to receive crucial recuperative care. A project led by Room at the Inn in Marquette aims to change that.
Our Partners
