From social workers on the force to crisis centers, Michigan is improving behavioral health care
Here's a look at three ways Michigan providers are offering new ways to help people experiencing a mental health crisis.
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Here's a look at three ways Michigan providers are offering new ways to help people experiencing a mental health crisis.
On Thursday, April 27th, Families Against Narcotics (FAN), a grassroots nonprofit organization based in Macomb County, will expand their programming to help more individuals and families in Michigan who have been affected by substance use disorder. In addition to launching a brand-new chapter that will cover Newaygo County, FAN will also be implementing their flagship Hope Not Handcuffs (HNH) program in police departments in the cities of Newaygo, White Cloud, Grant, and Fremont. The Center for Hope and Healing in White Cloud will also serve as a community partner for Hope Not Handcuffs.  ...
In October 2022, Newaygo police hired Nicole Klomp to be the their social worker. They believe she may be the first full-time social worker for a rural agency in the state.
The Newaygo City Police Department is adding police social worker to their staff.