Losing the Forest for the Trees

While the PIHP lobby remains fixated on privatization and local control, 38 percent of Michiganders with mental illness remain untreated -- It's time to change the status quo.

Behavioral Health in a Constant State of Transition

What the Budget and One Family's Story Have in Common

Both point to the same structural problem in Michigan's behavioral health system, and a choice about whether it gets fixed or made permanent.

Michigan Moves Forward in Advancing Behavioral Health

A new RFP is pending, CCBHCs are moving, and a state budget that may support both.

Gov. Whitmer Announces Acting MDHHS Director

Special Edition

New federal money for CCBHCs this week, plus a bill that could change who does pre-admission screening

It may be July, but the Speaker is focused on the endgame

With the summer recess approaching and primary election in August, the legislature may be focused on other priorities. How can we stay relevant? By staying engaged.

When will the conflicts end in behavioral health?

Current legislation codifying CCBHCs into state law give CMHSPs CCBHC priority and oversight; House Health Policy Committee hears pre-admission screening legislation; and,Federal Medicaid Work Requirements are introduced.

A time to reset

Despite a quiet time, conversations are still happening on how to reform Michigan's Mental Health System and how some can maintain the status quo.

Can Michigan Build a Behavioral Health System That Actually Works for Providers and the People They Serve?

Without clear direction around restructuring, access, provider stability, and system control, stakeholders are increasingly asking whether Michigan can create a transparent, conflict-aware behavioral health system built around trust, accountability, and long-term community capacity.