Value of Consumer Involvement: Volunteers are Priceless! by Diane L. Boulais

There are many reasons that people volunteer.  Some people want…

“A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to put its pants on.” – Winston Churchill

“Well done is better than well said.” – Benjamin Franklin

“Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch.” – Ivern Ball

“Dreams come true. Without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them.” – John Updike

Local Edition: “Process Painting” in Cadillac, video story by Vic McCarty

Creating art — without praise or criticism. That’s exactly what happens at a series of classes that take place at Northern Lakes Community Mental Health. Vic McCarty visited one of the classes, and brings us the story.

Doll-Making Dream

Chances are that you might wake up with a mental illness tomorrow;…

“Dig the well before you are thirsty.” – Chinese Proverb

Boston University Uses Photovoice in Promoting Social Inclusion

"Beyond the Shadows of Stigma" highlights works from a gallery…

Crawford County Avalanche: “Fun Nights are a community effort to provide recreation for the disabled.”

From the moment the night begins, the chatter starts. People are animated and the energy level is high. People are greeting each other, catching up on news, sharing summer plans, complimenting each other on their hair ribbons and pretty jewelry, one person's newly shaved moustache, another person's nice new shirt.

“Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass…it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” – Unknown

Cadillac News:”Breaking age barriers,” By Mardi Suhs

Don’t judge a book by what it looks like during high school. Marcia Wieringa admits she "went to high school for fun."