LifeWays

LifeWays If you are in crisis/having suicidal thoughts please call us 24/7 at 1 (800) 284-8288 or dial 9-8-8.

LifeWays is a public mental health agency serving people in Jackson and Hillsdale counties. We treat adults and children with emotional/behavioral challenges, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use issues. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) grantee, LifeWays provides a comprehensive set of services used to increase access to care, support people in crisis

, and provide treatment for those with the most serious and complex behavioral health needs regardless of their insurance coverage. CCBHCs integrate additional services that focus on recovery, wellness, trauma-informed care, and physical-behavioral health care integration. Treatment, services, and supports may include screening and assessment, crisis intervention, withdrawal management, crisis care, case management, therapy, skill building/vocational support, peer mentoring, veterans support, healthcare integration, wellness coaching, and prevention/outreach.

LifeWays is seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to join our executive team as Executive Director of Fina...
04/15/2026

LifeWays is seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to join our executive team as Executive Director of Finance.

This critical leadership role is responsible for guiding the organization’s financial strategy, overseeing accounting and budgeting operations, ensuring compliance, supporting long-term sustainability, and providing high-level recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.

The Executive Director of Finance will lead key areas including:
• Financial planning and performance strategy
• Budget development and oversight
• Payroll, accounting, AP/AR, claims, and reimbursements
• Audit preparation and regulatory compliance
• Monthly financial reporting to leadership and the Board
• Team leadership, coaching, and departmental development
• Partnership with MDHHS and community stakeholders

We’re looking for a candidate with a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience). CPA preferred.

Salary Range: $104,714 – $121,436
Benefits available. See posting for details.

If you’re ready to use your financial expertise to help strengthen communities and support meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today: https://www.lifewaysmi.org/join-our-team

Understanding how mental health millages work matters.In both Jackson and Hillsdale Counties, these locally approved fun...
04/11/2026

Understanding how mental health millages work matters.
In both Jackson and Hillsdale Counties, these locally approved funds were designed to expand access to care, especially for individuals who may not have adequate coverage.
Millage dollars work alongside insurance, Medicaid, and other funding sources to help ensure no one falls through the cracks.
We’ve put together a clear, easy-to-follow overview of how these funds are used, who they support, and how access to services works.
Learn more:
🔗 Millage Guide: www.lifewaysmi.org/millage-guide
🔗 Jackson County: www.lifewaysmi.org/jackson-mental-health-millage
🔗 Hillsdale County: www.lifewaysmi.org/hillsdale-mental-health-millage

The Jackson County Mental Health Millage was created to expand access to care, especially for individuals who may not ha...
04/10/2026

The Jackson County Mental Health Millage was created to expand access to care, especially for individuals who may not have adequate coverage.
It works alongside other funding sources to support services across the community, from crisis care to local programs.
We’ve put together a clear overview of how it works and where the funding goes.
Learn more:
🔗 www.lifewaysmi.org/jackson-mental-health-millage

📢 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 + 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴Due to anticipated attendance, our upcoming Board meeting has been...
04/10/2026

📢 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 + 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
Due to anticipated attendance, our upcoming Board meeting has been moved to our Jackson location to ensure adequate space, safety, and access for both in-person and virtual participation. The time has also been changed.
📍 New Location: LifeWays – Jackson Board Room | 1200 N West Ave., Jackson
🗓 April 15, 2026 | New Time: 7:30 p.m.
More details: lifewaysmi.community.diligentoneplatform.com

Last call! Nominations are due tomorrow! ✨
04/09/2026

Last call! Nominations are due tomorrow! ✨

Every day, there are people in our community making a quiet, powerful impact. 💚

Now is your chance to recognize them.

We are accepting nominations for our 2026 Annual Celebration to honor both the individuals we serve and the providers who go above and beyond.

Submit your nomination by April 10
https://www.lifewaysmi.org/event-sign-up/2026-annual-celebration

The Hillsdale County Mental Health Millage was created to expand access to care, especially for individuals who may not ...
04/09/2026

The Hillsdale County Mental Health Millage was created to expand access to care, especially for individuals who may not have adequate coverage.
It works alongside other funding sources to support services across the community, from crisis care to local programs.
We’ve put together a clear overview of how it works and where the funding goes.
Learn more:
🔗 www.lifewaysmi.org/hillsdale-mental-health-millage

HAPPY NATIONAL DOCTORS DAY!A special shout-out to all of LifeWays’ Doctors!The work you do to help those we serve is inv...
03/30/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL DOCTORS DAY!
A special shout-out to all of LifeWays’ Doctors!
The work you do to help those we serve is invaluable to this organization.

Every day, there are people in our community making a quiet, powerful impact. 💚Now is your chance to recognize them.We a...
03/20/2026

Every day, there are people in our community making a quiet, powerful impact. 💚

Now is your chance to recognize them.

We are accepting nominations for our 2026 Annual Celebration to honor both the individuals we serve and the providers who go above and beyond.

Submit your nomination by April 10
https://www.lifewaysmi.org/event-sign-up/2026-annual-celebration

Folk Fest was a hit! 🎶We’re proud to sponsor events that bring people together and celebrate the heart of our community....
03/20/2026

Folk Fest was a hit! 🎶
We’re proud to sponsor events that bring people together and celebrate the heart of our community. We were thankful for the opportunity to be part of it! 💚

You’re invited! Registration is now open for our 2026 Annual Celebration.Join us for an afternoon dedicated to celebrati...
03/20/2026

You’re invited! Registration is now open for our 2026 Annual Celebration.
Join us for an afternoon dedicated to celebrating our community by recognizing those we serve and the providers who support them every day.
This year will also include a unique therapeutic music experience as part of the celebration. 🎶
Register here: https://www.lifewaysmi.org/event-sign-up/2026-annual-celebration

Address

1200 N West Avenue
Jackson, MI
49202

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm

Telephone

+15177891209

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LifeWays Community Mental Health serves Jackson and Hillsdale Counties. LifeWays serves adults with mental illness, children with serious emotional disturbance, and individuals with developmental disabilities. The LifeWays network also serves individuals with a co-occurring substance use disorders. Additionally crisis services are available to any community member living in Jackson or Hillsdale County. LifeWays provides specialty mental health services to individuals with Medicaid and Healthy Michigan as well as people who are uninsured and under-insured. Starting services: After an initial screening and assessment by LifeWays personnel, a person eligible to receive services would be referred to services in house, from one of over 70 different service providers in the LifeWays network, or private providers in the Jackson and Hillsdale communities.