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Washtenaw Sheriff Jerry Clayton says voting down renewal of the Mental Health and Public Safety Millage in November would be devastating for the community, particularly those most in need. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A large group of residents showed up at Wednesday night’s County Commissioners meeting asking for changes in the way dollars raised through the Mental Health and Public Safety millage are spent. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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A community group is hosting listening sessions to discuss updates they hope will be made to Washtenaw County’s Mental Health and Public Safety Millage. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Washtenaw County Commissioners are expected to hear an earful from local residents tonight during a public hearing for the renewal of the Mental Health and Public Safety Millage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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The Washtenaw County Commissioners are considering creating a public safety advisory body that would coordinate the use of funds from the Mental Health and Public Safety Millage. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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The commission will discuss guidelines on how the Ypsilanti Police should address mental health concerns in the community. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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The department will now tackle improving access to mental health resources, health care and health food. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Studies show that integrated, whole person care provides better health outcomes than traditional medical practices. The Hope Clinic in Ypsilanti has provided such care for many residents who struggle with health and their finances. The Hope Clinic's behavioral health manager, Julie Payne, discusses whole-person treatment services with Rylee Barnsdale.
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This year’s first school safety hearing for the Michigan House Education Committee took place Monday night in Sterling Heights. Colin Jackson has more.
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Washtenaw County may consider giving mental health services its own millage funding source. Numerous residents asked commissioners Wednesday to separate mental health from the public safety millage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.