Mental Health and Disability
IMG publishes two other series that highlight children's issues: the MI Mental Health series and our multi-year series Disability Inclusion.
IMG publishes two other series that highlight the issues facing children, the MI Mental Health series and our multi-year series Disability Inclusion.
The MI Mental Health series highlights the opportunities that Michigan’s children, teens, and adults of all ages have to find the mental health help they need, when and where they need it. This series is made possible with funding from the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan and other organizations.
Our Disability Inclusion series explores the state of West Michigan’s growing disability community. The series is made possible through a partnership with Centers for Independent Living organizations across West Michigan.
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