Mental Health Matters

Mental Health Matters: Celebrating writing

December 28, 2023

Mental Health Matters: Celebrating writing By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Services Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. In a remarkable collaboration, Laura Ruhle, West Michigan Community Mental Health community living & employment services specialist and local author Mary Lou Ohnsman…

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WMCMH Consumer Artwork Project

December 4, 2023

WMCMH Consumer Artwork Project Local Creativity Shines Light on Behavioral Health Awareness Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Lori Schummer, WMCMH Director of Public Relations and Customer Services West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) recently had a Consumer Artwork Event to bring awareness…

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WMCMH teams unite to deliver Thanksgiving feasts to local veterans

November 27, 2023

WMCMH teams unite to deliver Thanksgiving feasts to local veterans Mental Health Matters by Lori Schummer Director of Public Relations and Customer Services at WMCMH A heartfelt gesture of gratitude and generosity was recently shared by West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) with local veterans in Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties. The event was part of the agency’s “Spotlight of…

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Mental Health Matters: Crisis Intervention Training – A Community Program

September 22, 2023

Mental Health Matters: Crisis Intervention Training – A Community Program By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Services at WMCMH West Michigan Community Mental Health has expanded its partnership with law enforcement to include a second Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training group. CIT is a 40-hour specialized course of classroom study and scenario-based training that helps develop cohesive…

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March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month

March 1, 2023

March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By: Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Services at WMCMH March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month. A “developmental disability” can be categorized as any disability that requires treatment for disorders…

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