LifeWays News

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Cassandra L. Watson Begins Role as Chief Executive Officer of LifeWays

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Children’s mental health: When and where to access care

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LifeWays: Why Infant Mental Health Matters

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Jackson County launches SAFE program to improve emergency response for residents with disabilities

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Jackson Co. Sheriff announces ‘SAFE Program’ to help first responders, disabled people

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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and LifeWays Launch the SAFE Program to Enhance Emergency Response for Residents with Special Needs

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LifeWays Appoints New CCO, David Lowe

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Jackson County Mental Health Court returns after 4-year hiatus

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Community mental health’s unsung heroes: Listening, walking alongside, and holding hope

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LifeWays Board of Directors Selects New CEO, Cassandra Watson

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Encouraging Recovery, One Step at a Time: Michigan Recovery Incentives Program Comes to Jackson

LifeWays is offering the Michigan Recovery Incentives Program at its Jackson location. It supports people living with opioid and stimulant use disorders. This program is an evidence-based treatment option that combines support and motivation. The program has been available for several months and continues to give consumers in Jackson new chances to stay engaged in their recovery journey with meaningful rewards.

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Physical activity and mental health: LifeWays helps clients make the connection

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Jackson County is Seeking a New LifeWays Board Member!

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Cuts, consolidation, and potential privatization worry Jackson-Hillsdale Mental Health Authority

LifeWays CEO says availability and quality of mental health services are likely to suffer as a result.

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LifeWays Expresses Concern Over MDHHS-Proposed Mental Health Care Restructuring

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Mental health provider warns patients of state health department changes

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Critics say Michigan’s plan to open mental health contracts to bidding will outsource local care

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Mental health care organization concerned over state health department change to services

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Protecting Local Mental Health Care from Privatization

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What you should know about the MDHHS PIHP Procurement proposal - FAQ

Confused about the proposed changes to Michigan’s mental health system?
We’ve created a simple FAQ to help explain what MDHHS' PIHP Procurement proposal means—and why it matters.