Westwind: My Story

I have been involved with the “mental health” system since…

Stigma Towards People with Mental Illness

Submitted by someone whose mother has a mental illness… Do…

Local Library Moved with Knowledge

I’ve been in the mental health field as a consumer of services…

Stereotypes and Stigma

I went into a local store where I live a few weeks back and saw…

Remembering people buried at state hospitals

After several years of planning, organizers held a dedication…

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

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

National Poetry Month – Life, by Christine Kelly

National Poetry Week is a good time to celebrate people’s creative…

Inaugural Recovery Newsletter Published!

Welcome to the first issue of Northern Lakes CMH Recovery Newsletter! This…

National Volunteer Week

The third week of March is our chance to celebrate our volunteers!…

State Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Visits

. On March 9, after one of the biggest snowstorms of the year,…

Stigma, by Christine Kelly

Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary says that a stigma is a brand;…

Michigan Recovery Center for Excellence Adds Recovery Stories

The new Michigan Recovery Center for Excellence website includes…