Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties

11/19/2025

🌟 Help Spread the Word! 🌟
Join us in raising awareness about national, state, and local behavioral health resources — plus helpful tips and shareable graphics for our community! 💚

Check out the 2026 CMHA-CEI Facebook Toolkit — it’s packed with ready-to-use posts and images. Simply copy, paste, and share on your personal or organization’s social media pages to help make a difference.

📲 View & Download the Toolkit here:
👉 https://www.ceicmh.org/userfiles/filemanager/mob5xbyph8si5vzq5mp3/

Let’s work together to promote mental wellness and support our community! 💬💙

11/19/2025

🌟Community Connect-Join Us!🌟

Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties is proud to join the City of Lansing for this year's Community Connect event during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

📆 Thursday, November 20, 2025
⌚️10 AM-1 PM
📍CATA Downtown Transportation Center (420 S. Grand Ave., Lansing)

This annual event brings together local partners, service providers, and neighbors to ensure individuals and families have access to essential resources as winter approaches.

In support of the 7th Annual Coat Drive, new or gently used coats, hats, and gloves will be distributed on-site to help community members stay warm this season.

✨CMHA-CEI will also be there providing:

🎒Backpacks
🛌Blankets
🧤Hand Warmers
🦷Tooth Brush Kit
🤲Hand Sanitizers
👜Convention Bags
📄Helpful information about community mental health services and supports

🗣️Events like Community Connect remind us that when we show up for one another, our entire community grows stronger. We hope to see you there! 🫂

11/18/2025

Get Ready for the 6th Annual Holiday Nights of Lights!🌲✨

CMHA-CEI is thrilled to once again partner with Lansing Parks and Recreation for their magical Holiday Nights of Lights Drive-Thru Display at Frances Park! Each year, thousands of families bundle up, hop in the car, and cruise through a glowing winter wonderland-and we're so excited to be part of the tradition again.

This year, our custom CMHA-CEI light display will shine bright with the theme: 💙"Together We Can"- a message of hope, unity, and community connection during the holiday season.

Last year's "Recovery is a Gift" display was a hit, and we can't wait for everyone to see what we've created for year 2025!

📅When:
Fridays-Sundays, December 5-21, 2025
⏰6-9 PM
📍Frances Park, Lansing
💰Free! Just drive on through and enjoy.

Bring your family, your friends, your holiday spirit-and join us for a sparkling celebration that brings our community together.

✨Together We Can make the season bright✨

11/18/2025

During the month of November, CMHA-CEI will be hosting a Food Drive and will be accepting donations throughout the month.

CMHA-CEI will continue to communicate resources (to food, transportation to food, etc.) to share with those who are struggling during this time.

Weekly deliveries will be made to food banks in our 3 counties. Please bring items to one of the 3 office locations during business hours of 8am-5pm.

CMHA-CEI will be making weekly deliveries to local food banks.If you would like to make a monetary donation, you can do so online at: https://greaterlansingfoodbank.org/donate

Drop off locations during normal business hours:
CMHA-CEI Main Building Front Lobby 812 Jolly Road, Lansing
CCCC Lobby 201 W. Railroad Street, Suite A, St. Johns
ECCC Lobby 551 Courthouse Drive, Charlotte

Most requested items:
- Cooking oil
- Peanut butter
- Kid-friendly snacks
- Boxed dinners
- Baby food/formula
- Canned fruit/vegetables
- Canned soups/stews
- Pasta
- Rice
- Beans
- Canned meat
- Toiletry items
- Feminine care products

Local Food Banks CMHA-CEI will be delivering to:

Ingham County:
Greater Lansing Food Bank
https://greaterlansingfoodbank.org/get-help/pantries
5600 Food Court
Bath, MI 48808
(517) 853-7800 Option #4

Eaton County:
Helping Hands Food Pantry
https://www.helpinghandsfoodpantry.org/
621 Jefferson St.
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 543-8737

Clinton County:
Basic Needs Center
https://thebasicneedscenter.org/
213 N. Clinton Ave
St. Johns, MI 48879
(517) 230-4618

Together we can put food on the table and help feed local families.

11/14/2025

☀️ Feeling the winter blues? Mid-Michigan Matters sits down with CMHA-CEI Medical Director, Dr. Stanley, to share expert tips on managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Watch the full interview below 👇

As the seasons change, so can our moods and emotions.

11/14/2025

Community Mental Health Association of Michigan held on a press conference on September 17th with state officials and representatives speaking on the opposition of the MDHHS bid out proposal.

Below is a video with Labor Leadership at the press conference speaking on the proposal and it's negative impact that it will have on Michiganders.

Video:

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11/11/2025

Friendly reminder that CMHA-CEI will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday.

Our 24/7 Programs:
The Recovery Center, Crisis Services, and Bridges Crisis Unit will remain open

11/10/2025

Important: Code Blue emergency cold weather plans are active starting immediately until 7:00 am on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

Note: Letts is open overnight.

More info: https://www.lansingmi.gov/990/Warming-and-Cooling-Centers.

11/10/2025

With new services and resources to offer the community, the Integrated Treatment and Recovery Services (ITRS) Department within Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CMHA-CEI) is available to help individuals who are looking to take a step towards a healthier future. ITRS is...

Qualified: ITRS staff are compassionate and qualified professionals that specialize in helping individuals create their own path in their treatment and recovery process. CMHA-CEI focuses on a person centered approach to find services and programs that fit your needs and goals.

Caring Individuals: Caring individuals who instill hope in others throughout their journey. ITRS staff help celebrate the wins (small or big) and motivate you to become a healthier version of yourself.

Community Resource Navigators: Peer Recovery Coaches are part of the programs integrated teams and work with individuals throughout the tri-county area. Peer Recovery Coaches have lived experiences and have been trained to know various community resources to provide linkages to care. They assist those who need access to services and resources to live comfortably, so they can successfully complete their substance use treatment and recovery.

Accessible: Available to help anyone in need, regardless of healthcare coverage.

Contact CMHA-CEI today for more information on SUD Treatment and Recovery Programs and Services by contacting the CMHA-CEI Access Center at 517-346-8318 or visit www.ceicmh.org

11/10/2025

💜2025 Women's Health Experience Recap💜

🌺💜This past Saturday, we had the pleasure of attending the Women's Health Experience at AL!VE in Charlotte, MI, hosted by University of Michigan Health-Sparrow. It was a vibrant, empowering afternoon dedicated to celebrating women's health-mind body, and spirit.

🧠From interactive vendor booths and free health screenings to conversations with local providers and wellness resources, the event created a warm, welcoming space for women of all ages and stages. We were surrounded by laughter, learning, and lots of purple balloons!💜🎈

🎤🎸Guests enjoyed live music, delicious refreshments, and supportive networking opportunities-plus, the kids had their fun too, thanks to free onsite childcare and fun family-friendly energy!

🙌A huge thank you to the organizers and community partners who made this event so special. We're grateful to have been a part of a day that uplifted and empowered so many.