Mental Health Matters

Mental Health Matters: Getting help when you need it

March 30, 2026

By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Service, West Michigan Community Mental Health Seeking help for mental health or substance use concerns can feel overwhelming, often leaving individuals unsure where to begin. West Michigan Community Mental Health has expanded services in recent years to improve access to care for residents in Lake, Mason and Oceana counties, including the…

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Mental Health Matters: Lake County correctional officers participate in Crisis Intervention Training

November 7, 2025

By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Services at WMCMH BALDWIN — West Michigan Community Mental Health continues its partnership with law enforcement through ongoing Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training. Last week wrapped up the fifth CIT training across Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties, with 14 Lake County Sheriff’s Office correctional officers taking part in the 40-hour specialized…

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Observing World Down Syndrome Day: A story of awareness, advocacy, and accomplishment

March 21, 2025

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, West Michigan Community Mental Health director of public relations and customer services Friday, March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness, breaking stereotypes, and celebrating the lives and achievements of…

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Williams leaving West Michigan CMH for Florida position

December 2, 2024

LUDINGTON — Lisa Williams, chief executive officer of West Michigan Community Mental Health, has accepted a position as a CEO for another behavioral healthcare organization in Florida. She will be resigning from the local position effective Jan. 31, 2025. Williams has been with WMCMH for 25 years and has served as its CEO for the past 11 years. “WMCMH has…

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Local artist’s work selected for Walk-a-Mile Rally Button

August 21, 2024

Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Services, West Michigan Community Mental Health LUDINGTON — Dawn McHale, a local artist and member of the Consumer Advisory Panel at West Michigan Community Mental Health, has received a significant honor. Her abstract…

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