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12 Dec
SMART Recovery meeting canceled for Tuesday, Dec. 13
The adult SMART Recovery meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Covenant Hall has been canceled. SMART Recovery is one of the leading recovery groups in the United…
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31 Oct
HealthWest 2022 holiday hours and closures
Please be aware that HealthWest will have periodic closures during the holiday season. Closures include: Friday, Nov. 11 – Closed for Veteran’s Day Wednesday, Nov. 23 – Closing at…
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24 Jun
Notice of July 19 and Aug. 16 public hearings
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS COUNTY OF MUSKEGON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS July 19, 2022 and August 16, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. The Muskegon County Board of…
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17 Jun
HealthWest to host public hearing on June 24
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY OF MUSKEGONBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS June 24, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. The Muskegon County Board of Commissioners will hold a special board meeting…
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01 Jun
HealthWest to hold public hearing on authority status
HealthWest will be hosting the first of three public hearings on Wednesday, June 15, regarding its potential transition to a behavioral health authority. The hearing will be held at…
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20 Apr
HealthWest to hold Annual Meeting on April 29
HealthWest will host its Annual Meeting during the Board of Directors meeting scheduled for 8 a.m., Friday, April 29, at the HealthWest Mental Health Center, 376 E. Apple Ave. …
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28 Dec
HealthWest seeking RFQs for Medication Assisted Treatment Services
The Muskegon County HealthWest Board is requesting qualifications for Medication Assisted Treatment Services. The Muskegon County HealthWest Department is seeking to expand the list of qualified service providers for Medication…
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06 Dec
Tips for parents talking to their kids after Oxford, other traumatic events
Following the recent fatal school shooting in Oxford and resulting copycat threats that have closed schools locally and across the state, many children will be turning to parents/guardians, teachers, and…
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18 Aug
Muskegon County’s largest health resource fair returning for its 10th anniversary in 2021
MUSKEGON — Health, Wellness & Recovery Picnic (HWR), Muskegon County’s largest health resource fair, will be returning to Hackley Park in downtown Muskegon to celebrate its 10th anniversary on Thursday,…
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11 Aug
Public invited to participate in August HealthWest board meetings
The public is invited to virtually participate in August’s HealthWest board meetings. August’s meeting schedule: Friday, Aug. 13: Program/Personnel/Recipient Rights Committees Friday, Aug. 20: Finance Committee Friday, Aug. 27: Full…
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06 Jul
HealthWest to host virtual Program/Personnel Committee meeting on Friday, July 9
HealthWest to host virtual Program/Personnel Committee meeting on Friday, July 9 HealthWest will be hosting a virtual Program/Personnel Committee meeting at 8 a.m. Friday, July 9. The Board of Directors…
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22 Jun
HealthWest to host virtual Board of Director meeting Friday, June 25
HealthWest will be hosting a virtual Board of Directors meeting at 8 a.m. Friday, June 25. The public is welcome to attend. To attend, visit https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/91963645230 Or call (301)…
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15 Jun
HealthWest to host virtual Finance Committee meeting on June 18
HealthWest will host a virtual Finance Committee meeting at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 18. The public is invited to attend. To join, visit https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/98701703819 Or by phone: (312)…
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10 Jun
HealthWest to host Program/Personnel/Recipient Rights Committee Meetings on June 11
The HealthWest Board of Directors will host its monthly Program/Personnel/Recipient Rights committee meetings at 8 a.m., Friday, June 11. The public is welcome to attend. To join, visit https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/92718779426…
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19 May
HealthWest to host virtual full board meeting Friday, May 21
HealthWest will host a virtual full board meeting at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 21. To join, visit: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/91963645230 Or call (301) 715-8592 and enter meeting ID 91963645230 You can…
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13 May
HealthWest to host virtual finance committee meeting Friday, May 14
The HealthWest Board of Directors will be hosting a virtual finance committee meeting at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 14. The public is welcome to attend. To join, visit https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/98701703819…
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15 Apr
HealthWest to continue virtual board meetings through April
HealthWest will continue its virtual board meetings through April. All board meetings begin at 8 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. Below is the schedule and participation info for…
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23 Mar
HealthWest to host virtual full board meeting Friday, March 26
HealthWest will be hosting a virtual full board meeting beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 26. The public is welcome to attend. To attend, visit https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/91963645230 Or call…
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18 Mar
HealthWest to host virtual finance committee meeting on Friday, March 19
HealthWest will host a virtual finance committee meeting at 8 a.m., Friday, March 19. The public is welcome to attend. To join, visit: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/98701703819 Or call (312) 626-6799, 98701703819# Full…
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25 Feb
HealthWest to host virtual board meeting Friday, Feb. 26
HealthWest will host a virtual board meeting at 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 26. The meeting is open to the public. To join, visit https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/91963645230 Or iPhone one-tap…
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17 Feb
HealthWest to host virtual finance committee meeting Friday, Feb. 19.
HealthWest will host a virtual finance committee meeting at 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 19. The public is welcome to attend. To join, visit https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/98701703819 Or by phone: (312) 626-6799,…
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11 Feb
HealthWest to host Committee meeting February 12
HealthWest will host a virtual Program/Personnel/Recipient Rights committee at 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 12. The public is welcome to attend. Meeting schedules and agendas can be found at https://healthwest.net/about-us/healthwest-board-agendas-minutes/….
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21 Jan
HealthWest to host virtual board meeting Friday, Jan. 22
HealthWest will host a virtual board meeting Friday, Jan. 22, beginning at 8 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. To join, visit: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/91963645230 Or call: (301) 715-8592, meeting ID…
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13 Jan
HealthWest to host virtual finance committee meeting Friday, Jan. 15
HealthWest will host a virtual finance committee meeting at 8 a.m., Friday, Jan. 15. The public is welcome to attend. To join, visit https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/98701703819 Or by phone: (312)…
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04 Jan
HealthWest to host special meeting of the Program/Personnel Committee
The public is invited to join at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, for a special meeting of the Program/Personnel Committee. To join, visit: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/92718779426 Or call: 312-626-6799, meeting ID 92718779426
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17 Dec
HealthWest to host virtual board meeting Friday, Dec. 18
HealthWest will host a virtual board meeting at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18. The public is welcomed to attend. To join, visit: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/91963645230 Or call: (301) 715-8592, meeting…
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09 Dec
HealthWest to host virtual finance committee meeting Friday, Dec. 11
HealthWest will be hosting a virtual finance committee meeting at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 11. The meeting is open to the public. To join, visit: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/98701703819 Or by phone:…
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01 Dec
HealthWest to host virtual Program/Personnel/Rights Committee meetings Friday, Dec. 4
HealthWest will host virtual Program/Personnel/Rights Committee meetings at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4. The public is welcome to attend. Join Zoom Meeting https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/92718779426 or call 929-205-6099 Meeting…
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18 Nov
HealthWest to host virtual board meeting Friday, Nov. 20
HealthWest will host a virtual full board meeting at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20. The public is welcome to attend. To join, visit: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/91963645230 By phone: (301) 715-8592,…
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12 Nov
HealthWest to hold virtual Finance Committee meeting Nov. 13
HealthWest will hold a virtual Finance Committee meeting at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. The public is welcome to attend. To join: Click: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/98701703819 Or call by phone: (312)…
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28 Oct
HealthWest experiencing email, phone issues (update)
***Update: Our systems are back up and running. Thank you for your patience. *** We are experiencing some technical difficulties today, Wednesday, Oct. 28, at HealthWest, which may cause some…
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21 Oct
HealthWest continues commitment to safety and care despite COVID-19
The number of COVID-19 infections is on the rise in Muskegon County. HealthWest is continuously monitoring this infection data and is using this information to implement policies and procedures…
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20 Oct
HealthWest to host virtual full board meeting Friday, Oct. 23
HealthWest will be hosting a virtual full board meeting beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. The public is welcome to attend. To join the meeting, visit: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/99522450173…
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13 Oct
HealthWest to host virtual finance committee meeting Friday, Oct. 16
Join HealthWest at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, for a virtual finance committee meeting. The meeting starts at 8 a.m. and is open to the public. Join via Zoom: …
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13 Oct
You helped keep Muskegon County healthy. But our work is not yet over
COVID-19 has taken a toll on our community. We’ve lost dozens of our friends, family members, and neighbors, and our economy strained under the changes necessary to fight the…
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07 Oct
CMHA Response to MDHHS Behavioral Health System Transformation Announcement
LANSING – Following the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ September 29, 2020 announcement that it will be pausing the comprehensive system change for behavioral health in Michigan, the Community…
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07 Oct
HealthWest to host virtual board meeting Friday, Oct. 9
HealthWest will host a virtual program/personnel/recipient right committee at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9. The meetings are open to the public. To participate, visit: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/98717606389 Or iPhone…
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14 Sep
HealthWest to host virtual Full Board meeting Friday, Sept. 18
HealthWest will host a Full Board meeting beginning at 8 a.m., Friday, Sept. 18. The meetings are open to the public. To participate, visit: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/93641163350?pwd=M2RaVnY4TEduK1ppSm9lWVF6dmRpZz09 Meeting ID:…
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24 Aug
Notice of Annual HealthWest Public Meeting
The HealthWest Board of Directors will hold their Annual Public Meeting on Friday, August 28, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the meeting will take place virtually…
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18 Aug
HealthWest to host virtual finance committee meeting Friday, Aug. 21
HealthWest will host a finance committee meeting beginning at 8 a.m., Friday, Aug. 21. The meetings are open to the public. Participants can join via Zoom at https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/93815220273?pwd=bFgwdVZoQ20ydlJRMWZuS2dMemY2Zz09 To…
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14 Aug
ReCon: Veteran Resilience Conference
The health and safety of ReCon participants and presenters is of the utmost importance. That’s why, due to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak, ReCon 2020 will be moving virtual in 2020!…
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12 Aug
Expansion of federal CCBHC program to increase access to behavioral and physical health services in Muskegon County
MUSKEGON, MI — The expansion of the federal Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic program will allow HealthWest to increase access to behavioral and physical health services to Muskegon County residents….
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11 Aug
HealthWest to host virtual committee meetings Friday, Aug. 14
HealthWest will host program, personnel, and recipient rights committee meetings beginning at 8 a.m., Friday, Aug. 14. The meetings are open to the public. Participants can join via Zoom…
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07 Aug
Share your opinion on the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Administration’s strategic plan
Date: Tuesday, August 11 Time: 5-6:30pm Hosts/Facilitators: Marianne Huff, LMSW, President & CEO, MHAM Allen Jansen, Senior Deputy Director, BHDDA Lisa Grost, Public Policy Analyst, BHDDA The Michigan Department of Health and Human…
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13 Jul
HealthWest to test all adult foster care, congregate living facility residents and staff for COVID-19
HealthWest staff will test all residents and staff of Muskegon County adult foster cares, group homes, and similar congregate living facilities for COVID-19. Testing will begin Monday, July 13,…
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13 Jul
HealthWest board to host virtual committee meetings Friday, July 17
The general public is invited to join the HealthWest Board Finance committee at 8 a.m. on Friday, 17, and a special meeting of the Program/Personnel Committee following at 8:45 am….
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26 Jun
HealthWest board declares racism and social inequities a public health crisis
On Friday, June 26, during its regular board meeting, the HealthWest board passed a resolution declaring racism and social inequities a public health crisis. A copy of the resolution text…
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23 Jun
HealthWest to host full board meeting June 26
The HealthWest full board will meet at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 26. The meeting is open to the public. You can join by visiting: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/93601359250 Or you can…
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17 Jun
HealthWest to host virtual finance committee meeting June 19
The HealthWest finance committee will be meeting at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 19, via Zoom. This meeting is open to the public. To join, visit: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/91614798103 Or call 929-205-6099…
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11 Jun
HealthWest to host virtual board meeting June 12
The HealthWest board will be meeting at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 12, via Zoom. This meeting is open to the public. To join, visit: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/93338266165 Or call 929-205-6099…
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28 May
Mask Up Muskegon campaign working to get masks to Muskegon County residents in need, promote COVID-19 safety
Multiple community organizations are teaming up to get masks to Muskegon County residents in need and emphasize the continued need for residents to take protective measures to help limit the…
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11 May
HealthWest to hold virtual finance committee meeting May 15
The HealthWest finance committee will be meeting at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 15, via Zoom. This meeting is open to the public. To join, visit: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/93273265522 Or call…
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07 May
HealthWest nurses begin testing for COVID-19 in congregate living facilities
Muskegon County’s congregate living facilities have received a boost in their fight against COVID-19 thanks to a unique partnership between HealthWest, Public Health – Muskegon County, and Mercy Health. …
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15 Apr
HealthWest to hold virtual finance committee meeting April 17
The HealthWest finance committee will be meeting Friday, April 17, via Zoom. This meeting is open to the public. To join, visit: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/221878825 Or call 929-205-6099 and enter…
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15 Apr
Support $38.5 Billion for Behavioral Health Providers in Fighting COVID-19
Congress continues to deliberate continued aid towards the COVID-19 pandemic, talks have been underway regarding a stimulus 4 aid package. Through the National Council and their members, we are requesting…
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13 Apr
Muskegon County organizations, schools, businesses band together to fight COVID-19 outbreak
More than 100 organizations, businesses, non-profits, schools, and local governments have banded together to fight the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in Muskegon County. Together, the group has launched its…
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31 Mar
HealthWest to offer free virtual groups to support mental wellbeing during governor’s stay-at-home order
24-Hour Mental Health Crisis Line: 231-722-HELP (4357) HealthWest will begin hosting free daily virtual groups to help individuals stay connected and healthy during the governor’s stay-at-home order. …
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23 Mar
HealthWest to host virtual Full Board meeting on March 27
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the meeting of the Full Board scheduled for March 27th will be meeting via video conference at https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/193578957 or via phone at (929) 205-6099 using…
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20 Mar
Tell lawmakers to support behavioral health during coronavirus outbreak
HealthWest annually serves nearly 8,000 Muskegon County residents who have severe mental health issues, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders. Our staff is working hard to continue providing these necessary…
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17 Mar
HealthWest to continue providing essential behavioral health and substance use services during Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Call before visiting HealthWest: Call 231-724-1111 24-Hour Mental Health Crisis Line: 231-722-HELP (4357) For Ongoing Updates: www.HealthWest.net/CoronavirusResponse HealthWest is changing the way it operates to continue to safely…
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15 Mar
HealthWest takes precautionary steps to prevent spread of COVID-19
HealthWest is dedicated to providing essential behavioral health and substance use services to our community. However, during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the delivery of those services will change as…
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14 Mar
Governor Whitmer Orders Temporary Restrictions on Entry into Care Facilities and Juvenile Justice Facilities (*clarification added 3/16/20))
LANSING, Mich. (*updated 3/16/20) — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-7 clarifying the restrictions on entry into care facilities and juvenile justice facilities she issued in Executive Order…
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18 Feb
HealthWest assisting those receiving mental health and substance use services at Muskegon Family Care
HealthWest is working to assist individuals affected by the announced closure of Muskegon Family Care by helping connect them to mental health or substance use services in Muskegon County. …
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29 Jan
Former Detroit Lions QB Eric Hipple, military social worker April Thompson to present at ReCon Veteran Resilience Conference
WHAT: ReCon Veteran Resilience Conference WHEN: 8 a.m. (7:30 a.m. registration) – 5 p.m., Thursday, May 28, 2020 WHERE: Frauenthal Center in Downtown Muskegon COST: General Admission – Free;…
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03 Jan
MDHHS wants to hear from public on the future on Michigan’s behavioral health system
Several weeks ago, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon spoke to legislators about the MDHHS vision for the future of the state’s public behavioral health…
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14 Oct
HealthWest to launch teen addiction recovery program in Muskegon County
MUSKEGON, MI – A new addiction recovery program will help Muskegon County teens battling self-destructive behaviors such as smoking, drinking, fighting, and drug use develop skills to overcome these behaviors…
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27 Sep
ACTION ALERT: URGE the Governor to VETO FY20 Section 298 Language and Demand a Rewrite
This afternoon both the House and Senate adopted the conference committee report for SB 139, the FY20 budget bill for the MI Department of Health & Human Services. The chambers…
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29 Jul
LRE responds to MDHHS “Lakeshore Regional Entity Contract Termination FAQs”
Information distributed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services regarding its proposal to terminate its contract with the Lakeshore Regional Entity (LRE) is one-sided and is unsupported by…
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03 Jul
ACTION ALERT: Contact Your Legislators in Opposition to DHHS Proposed Lakeshore PIHP Termination
The state (MDHHS) once again proposed a plan to (1) terminate the PIHP contract that it holds with the LRE as of 9/30/2019, (2) replace the publicly appointed and locally…
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28 Jun
HealthWest Responds to State’s Proposal to Terminate Contract with Lakeshore Regional Entity
State of Michigan Issues Proposal to Terminate Contract with the Lakeshore Regional Entity The proposal would eliminate local control of the public mental health system On Friday, June 28, the…
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16 May
HealthWest offices to close the afternoon of May 16, 2019
HealthWest offices will close Thursday, May 16, at 2 p.m. for staff in-service. Our offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday morning. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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26 Apr
HealthWest presents 2018 Annual Report
This morning, HealthWest leadership presented the 2018 Annual Report. Click here to read all about our work in the community.
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01 Apr
Join HealthWest for our Annual Public Meeting
Join us Friday, April 26, to learn about HealthWest’s accomplishments in 2018 and what we’re doing to overcome challenges moving forward. Tours will be available for those interested in seeing…
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29 Mar
Mental Health Funding Gaps Foreshadow Crises in Michigan
The summary report predicts homelessness, poverty, increased incarceration and deaths FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 29, 2019 The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHAM) today released a new analysis,…
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07 Feb
Proposed Bus Service Changes Would Affect Those Served At HealthWest
Proposed changes to the Muskegon Area Transit System would change bus service to multiple HealthWest facilities. MATS is proposing to eliminate Route 20-Apple 1 and Route 45-Peck Sanford in an…
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30 Jan
HealthWest Closed Tomorrow, January 31, Due To Weather!
***ATTENTION *** All HealthWest services including Clubhouse, the Integrated Health Clinic, and Pharmacy will remain closed tomorrow, January 31, due to weather. We encourage everyone to stay warm. Please know…
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21 Sep
HealthWest Selected as one of Michigan’s First Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
Senator Debbie Stabenow today announced that four Michigan community mental health centers have been selected as the state’s first-ever Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. The four clinics are Kalamazoo Community…
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26 Jun
Separating Families-A Statement From HealthWest
A STATEMENT FROM HEALTHWEST: “A parent and family’s impact on a child is never greater than during the early years of life. The body of evidence surrounding childhood trauma and…
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26 Mar
HealthWest and West Michigan CMH Named as Pilot Site for the State’s Section 298 Initiative
Financial integration with the Medicaid Health Plans slated to begin October 1, 2018 The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently announced the three pilot sites selected…
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14 Dec
HealthWest 2017 Annual Report
HealthWest’s annual report for 2017 is now available. Please download to see the accomplishments we had in collaboration, service delivery, substance use services, integrated health, wellness and more. Click…
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16 Oct
Community Conversation; Developmental Disabilities and Federal & State Rule Changes
There are changes in State and Federal rules that might affect services. Arc Muskegon along with several organizations that provide services are working to keep you informed about these changes. These changes can…
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05 Sep
Lakeshore Regional Entity to Hold Public Budget Hearing
The Lakeshore Regional Entity Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2017-2018 operating budget for the Agency. The Hearing will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2017…
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23 Aug
Dr. Ahmedani Presents Suicide Safe Care Model in Muskegon
When the Henry Ford Health System decided to focus on combating suicide they developed a model that surpassed all expectations. THE SUICIDE SAFE CARE MODEL; Aiming for Zero Suicides…
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15 Aug
Informational Meeting & Community Discussion
Are you receiving services for a developmental or intellectual disability? Do you provide services or care to some who may have a developmental or intellectual disability? There are changes…
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16 May
ACTION ALERT: Please Make Sensible Changes to Section 298 Language in the FY18 DHHS Budget
REQUEST FOR URGENT ACTION: Please contact your House and Senate members urging them to make sensible changes to the final 298 boilerplate language. Timing is critical, we have roughly three…
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21 Apr
ACTION: Please Support Key Concepts Contained in the House DHHS Budget language
As you know, this week the House DHHS subcommittees released their FY18 budget recommendations. While the House language calls for 1 statewide behavioral health entity their language does contain many…
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21 Apr
ACTION: Please Remove Section 234 from the Senate DHHS Budget
As you know, this week the Senate DHHS subcommittees released their FY18 budget recommendations. While this is the first step of the process, we have significant concerns with the Senate’s…
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09 Mar
A Call To Protect The Affordable Care Act
As you may be aware, Congressional efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act are on a fast track, included in these discussions are significant changes to Medicaid reimbursements to states as…
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03 Feb
The Muskegon Recovery Center is NOW OPEN
The Muskegon Recovery Center, located at 1611 Oak Avenue, is now open providing Medication Assisted Methadone Treatment for qualified individuals who are struggling with Opiate addiction. Hours of Operation Mon…
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03 Jan
African American Men’s Health Fair
The January 2017 Resilience Month Community Calendar is a growing list of events. The African American Men’s Health Fair is Saturday at Muskegon High School from 9:00am-1:00pm. Check out that…
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21 Nov
HealthWest’s Annual Public Meeting
Please join HealthWest Director Julia Rupp as she discusses where we have been and where we are headed. We look forward to seeing you at our annual public meeting. Tuesday…
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07 Oct
Student Support Summit Comes to Muskegon County-Answering The Silent Cry
Trauma, trauma informed care, resilience, the first 48 hours after a traumatic event in a school, and suicide prevention with youth are just a few of the topics that will…
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08 Sep
Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Walk-TONIGHT Sept. 8th
During this week, Suicide Awareness Week, we are inviting everyone to join us for our annual Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Walk. It begins tonight at 5:30pm at the round-about near…
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02 Aug
Transgender 101-A Learning Event
Dr. Lori and Nicole Bray Return To Muskegon Transgender 101 August 24, 2016 8:30am-12:30pm The Folkert Community Hub 640 Seminole Muskegon, MI 49444 Often there is confusion about what…
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02 Aug
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Culture-A Learning Event
A HealthWest Lunch Time Learning Event DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CULTURE Presented by Jeanette Johnson, Sandy Faulkner and Nancy Cluley of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Grand…
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23 Jun
HEALTH, WELLNESS & RECOVERY 2016
Join us Thursday, August 18 from noon-2:30 at Hackley Park to celebrate HEALTH, WELLNESS & RECOVERY! Visit https://healthwest.net/integrated-health/health-wellness-recovery/ to learn more.
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10 Jun
Intellectual and Developmental Disability Changes
Recently HealthWest Director Julia Rupp held a Community Informational Meeting about upcoming changes to I/DD Services. Visit here to learn more: https://healthwest.net/community-resources/budget-updates-and-information/
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27 May
The Lakeshore Regional Entity Seeks At Large Board Member
HealthWest is accepting applications for a Lakeshore Regional Entity At Large Board of Directors member. The criteria is as follows: AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER Following is a list of areas of professional…
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26 Jan
Paper Tigers Screening Feb. 25th!
Please join us Thursday, Feb. 25th from 6:00-8:30 at the Block (360 W. Western Ave. 2nd floor.) This is a special screening of the documentary Paper Tigers highlighting one school’s…
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29 Dec
Muskegon ISD Offers Youth Mental Health First Aid Classes for 2016
The Muskegon Intermediate School District is again offering Mental Health First Aid classes in 2016. These classes are offered free of charge and each participant receives a $10 gift card. …
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23 Nov
What Happens If You Try To Prevent Every Single Suicide?
Read this NPR article to find out: http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/11/02/452658644/what-happens-if-you-try-to-prevent-every-single-suicide
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23 Nov
Hope Bridge attended by over 150 community members
The Suicide Prevention Coalition recently partnered with the Mental Health Foundation, Survivors of Suicide and local schools (Ravenna, Mona Shores and Montague) to show a film that addresses the topic…
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26 Oct
First Muskegon Promise scholarships to be awarded after big corporate gifts
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI — A $400,000 gift from four local businesses to the Muskegon Area Promise effort means eligible students who graduated in June will be offered free college scholarships….
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10 Jul
QPR Suicide Prevention-Train the Trainer Class
QPR-Become an instructor! QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer, three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response…
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06 Jul
Public Meeting Notice
The HealthWest Board of Directors will be holding an educational work session on Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Readiness on Monday, July 6th, 2015 at 5:30pm. This will be…
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02 Jul
Suicide Prevention Resources.
No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained…
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29 Jun
Recovery Coach Training coming to our region
SAMHSA awarded a grant for Recovery Coach Training (SUD) region wide. Click here to check out the flyer: Recovery Coach Academy Flyer
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15 May
“Wounded Places: Confronting PTSD in America’s Shell-Shocked Cities” Documentary available to view
This 42-minute documentary can be streamed from the Raising of America site. “Wounded Places” details the effects of childhood trauma on later life and shows how healing can take place…
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13 May
What is Person Centered Planning?
What is Person-Centered-Planning & Why Is It So Important? The Arc Muskegon invites families to learn more about this very important process known as Person-Centered-Planning and important elements of…
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11 Apr
More Meetings For Consumers, Families, and Guardians About Budget Issues
Upcoming meeting for consumers, guardians, and families. Please click here for a letter to Consumers, Families, and Guardians of those affected by the recent budget crisis: Letter from Julia Rupp…
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27 Mar
HealthWest is currently experiencing an unprecedented budget crisis.
For Immediate Release- March 26, 2015 HealthWest (Formerly Muskegon CMH) is currently experiencing an unprecedented budget crisis. The Lakeshore Regional Partners (LRP) is the Medicaid Health plan for…
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20 Mar
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Every Month, Show Respect to all Michigan Citizens
By Mike Vizena In 1987, President Ronald Reagan declared March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to increase public awareness of both the needs and the potential of Americans with…
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04 Mar
Kate Middleton Advocates for Mental Health
Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, has recorded a video message calling for a more open discussion on mental health issues facing children and young people. The video was recorded…
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17 Feb
HealthWest Open House
Join us as we celebrate our new name, new look, and help to share our new story. Our open house will be held Wednesday, March 25th from 3:30-5:30 with our…
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16 Feb
Demi Lovato brings Mental Health into the spotlight
Famous singer Demi Lovato has struggled with behavioral health challenges and is openly advocating for mental health awareness. Watch this YouTube video of her speech at the NAMI (National Alliance of Mental…
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05 Feb
Trauma Impacts Health
Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health…