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Recent News About Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
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MDHHS announces grant opportunity for substance use disorder transportation services
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced a Grant Funding Opportunity aimed at expanding transportation services for individuals involved in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, harm reduction, or recovery support.
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MiFamily Together pilot launched by MDHHS for family preservation
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has initiated the MiFamily Together program in collaboration with community-based organizations.
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Michigan seeks proposals for expanding recovery support services
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced a Competitive Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) aimed at enhancing recovery support center services or recovery community center services for individuals seeking long-term recovery from substance use disorders. This initiative is part of the FY2025 budget, incorporating both general fund dollars and opioid settlement funding, with a total of $3.8 million available. The department plans to issue up to 20 awards, each with a maximum value of $150,000.
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Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force begins work under Executive Order
The Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force convened for its inaugural meeting on October 21, as part of an initiative outlined in Executive Order 2024-4 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The task force aims to address the causes of gun violence, gather data, and recommend life-saving policies.
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Michigan secures over $109M federal grant for substance abuse crisis
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has been awarded a State Opioid Response grant amounting to nearly $36.4 million for the fiscal year 2024 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Over a span of three years, Michigan is expected to receive more than $109 million in federal funding aimed at tackling the overdose crisis.
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Michigan seeks proposals for juvenile justice facility upgrades
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Juvenile Justice has announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) aimed at enhancing the infrastructure of juvenile justice facilities. This initiative is supported by $2 million in funding, as outlined in Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s FY2025 budget.
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Michigan awards $1.28 million grants to prevent child abuse
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the approval of $1.28 million in grants by Children Trust Michigan's Board of Directors. The funds are designated for four community-based organizations in Michigan to support programs aimed at preventing child abuse.
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Michigan receives federal funds for ongoing juvenile justice reform
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has been awarded over $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Justice to support juvenile justice reform efforts aimed at reducing racial disparities and keeping youth within their communities. This funding comes from the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and marks the second grant MDHHS has received for these initiatives, following an $825,000 award in February.
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Michigan launches recovery incentives pilot with CHESS Health partnership
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced a new contract with CHESS Health to implement an automated incentive manager solution as part of the state's Recovery Incentives Pilot. This initiative aims to support Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan beneficiaries recovering from substance use disorder (SUD).
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MDHHS announces health plan selections for MI Coordinated Health program
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the selection of nine health plans to implement a new benefit program, MI Coordinated Health, starting January 1, 2026. This initiative aims to serve individuals enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid across select counties initially, with plans for statewide expansion by 2027. The program is set to replace the existing MI Health Link program, which concludes on December 31, 2025.
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Michigan's Plan First! program serves 20K residents with free family planning
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the successful completion of the first year of its Plan First! program. This initiative, which began over a year ago, has provided nearly 20,000 residents with family planning services. The program is a limited Medicaid benefit designed for those who do not qualify for traditional Medicaid.
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Michigan DHHS partners with HopSkipDrive for foster care student transportation
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has partnered with HopSkipDrive to provide reliable transportation for children in foster care in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties. This initiative aims to help these children stay connected to their current schools and after-school activities.
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Michigan health department urges use of available Covid-19 testing options
As fall begins, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging residents to utilize available COVID-19 testing options. The department highlights the availability of free at-home tests through the federal government’s COVID-19 tests website and reminds residents about additional state-specific resources.
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MDHHS schedules virtual meeting on Medicaid prescription drug coverage
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will host a virtual meeting on Monday, Oct. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, focusing on the list of prescription drugs covered under Michigan’s Medicaid health plans, known as the Medicaid Health Plan Common Formulary.
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MDHHS seeks proposals for Healthy Community Zones funding
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is inviting proposals for the development of Healthy Community Zones in Chippewa and Saginaw counties, as well as the City of Detroit. This initiative aims to reduce racial disparities in health outcomes by supporting community-led projects focusing on food security, built environments, healthy children and youth, and social cohesion.
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Michigan departments recognize National Employ Older Workers Week
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) are collaborating with the federal Department of Labor to observe National Employ Older Workers Week. This event aims to honor older adults for their contributions to the workforce.
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Annual scholarship event raises over $100K for Michigan's foster youth
Nearly 430 foster youth in Michigan are set to receive college scholarships following the 12th annual Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund Benefit Dinner. The event, organized by the Michigan Education Trust (MET) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), was held at Motor City Casino in Detroit.
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Michigan expands adult crisis stabilization units statewide
LANSING, Mich. – As part of an effort to increase access to behavioral health services, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with 10 agencies across the state to create Adult Crisis Stabilization Units (CSUs). A $32 million investment to establish CSUs was included in the FY2023 budget.
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Michigan honors those recovering from substance use during Recovery Month
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is committed to investing in prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support services to ensure the number of Michiganders impacted by substance use and dying of overdoses continues to decline. As part of Recovery Month, MDHHS is honoring individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.
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Michigan reminds hunters: 'Do not eat' advisories for Clark's Marsh
LANSING, Mich. – With archery hunting season beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, firearms hunting season starting Friday, Nov. 15, and early season hunts occurring this month, the Michigan departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Natural Resources (MDNR) are reminding hunters not to eat venison from deer taken within three miles of Clark’s Marsh in Oscoda Township in Iosco County.