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In this final video, Chair David T. Woodward (District 1) concludes the Annual Report video series by sharing how the Board has helped make mental health resources and programs available to Oakland County residents over the past 12 months.    To learn more about the accomplishments of the Board of Commissioners last year, read the complete Annual Report at https://lnkd.in/eNjbCd9E.

Over a year ago, I started reporting on cities that were sending unarmed mental health workers to some 911 calls instead of police. Since then, I’ve talked with more than 100 people, recorded nearly 150 hours of interviews and made several trips to lovely Durham, North Carolina, home of one of the most respected alternative crisis response programs in the country. Today, we’re releasing the final episode of THE FIFTH BRANCH, Tradeoffs' special 3-part series with The Marshall Project. The series zooms in on Durham’s HEART program to understand what this radical change in health care and public safety looks like. This final episode explores what’s proven to be the hardest part of HEART’s work: connecting people in crisis to longer term treatment and support. HEART has been able to link only 20% of the people they’ve met on 911 calls to additional care. That's forcing program leaders to rethink how they operate and to get comfortable blurring the lines between first responder and social service provider. I think today’s episode features some of the most honest discussions of the struggles of programs like HEART, as well as how the team in Durham is pushing to overcome them. I hope you listen to the episode or read the transcript, and if you haven’t yet, share the series with someone else. We’d really appreciate it. https://lnkd.in/e4VexDJS

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! Here’s what you can do: ✨ Support BIPOC mental health professionals ✨ Advocate for policies that improve access to mental health care for minority communities ✨ Develop brochures, flyers, and online content that provide information on mental health issues affecting minority communities ✨ Create and share articles, blog posts, infographics, and social media content highlighting the unique mental health challenges faced by minority communities

If you're curious about what behavioral health crisis care looks and feels like in Iowa, this is a podcast episode you won't want to miss. We'll take you inside a busy mental health access center with Erin Foster, who directs Linn County's center. Learn about how the center assists individuals with mental health or substance use challenges, especially in the first few hours and days after they experience a crisis — and what happens next. Linn County's model prioritizes compassionate, person-centered, trauma-informed care. https://lnkd.in/g_BCp-Pd

Really looking forward to chairing the next installment of the SAIL Showcase Webinar Series - Thu 20th Jun at 10:00 This webinar's theme is: How can population-scale data be used to evaluate and improve Mental Health services and people's lives? Hopefully see you next week 🚀

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 The Mental Health Talk magazine is again accepting article submissions, and on a rolling basis! If you're passionate about raising awareness on mental health issues and want to be featured, we'd love to hear from you! We have columns for Licenced prodessionals, and others! Take a look at the magazines here, www.mentalhealthtalk.live, to become familiar with the columns and to see if you’d be a good fit. Articles are up to 500 words. Vol 4, which is soon to be released, available column space: Column: Food Food and more Food! Column: Heroes United - Vet’s Corner (Military share personal mental health experiences. Also, community resources are featured) - First Responders (e.g. law enforcement, EMS, medical, ect), also show vulnerability by sharing their stories Column: Did You Know? - Licenced professionals (medical or behavioral health professionals), What should readers know? This is a brief paragraph, or two, on an important topic to spread awareness. Visit www.mentalhealthtalk.live, head to our contact page, and fill out the form to get started. We have several columns waiting for your voice. All articles are contributions at this time. The Mental Health Talk magazine is a well rounded publication with an amazing team of writers. Let's make a difference together! 💬 #MentalHealthAwareness #WritingCommunity

Do you need critical mental health information and education, but don't have much time? The MC3 Clinical Pearls developed by @Nasuh Malas and @Alyssa Wealty are quick and to the point sources and resources. This episode describes the content and how to access information quickly. Check it out!! https://lnkd.in/gddKkgZQ

In our new paper, my colleagues and I discuss the Systems of Care framework and “road map” for clinicians to develop the skills needed to achieve successful partnerships to address the youth mental health crisis in the US. https://lnkd.in/gx9bSFyd

Iowa faces a critical shortage of mental health professionals, ranking 45th in the nation for workforce availability, according to Mental Health America’s 2023 report. In response, initiatives that bolster the mental health workforce are essential. Learn how the Center has been addressing these challenges since 1980 and meet our next future leaders in mental health! https://lnkd.in/eB-7D4ib

This just in! Use code for 50% off!: JUSTICE We won't deny anyone because of cost. Please reach out if you want to be a part of this event as a sponsor or check out the registration page for further info. #racialjustice #grassroots #phoenix #arizona #systemicissues #advocacy #activism