Monroe Community Mental Health Authority

11/19/2025

As the days get shorter and the sunlight fades, it’s normal to feel a shift in your energy or mood. But for some, that shift becomes something more.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real form of depression that can show up as low motivation, changes in sleep, difficulty concentrating, or feeling withdrawn during the fall and winter months.

What might help:
☀️ Get outside during daylight hours
💡 Use a light therapy lamp in the morning
🧠 Stay connected to routines and people
💬 Reach out if things feel heavy

You don’t have to push through it alone. MCMHA is here to help.

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11/13/2025

Gratitude isn’t about ignoring what’s hard. It’s about making space to notice what’s still good.

Even small moments of appreciation can help ease stress, improve mood, and support emotional resilience. Gratitude is a simple, accessible way to care for your mental health, one thought at a time.

Try this today:

📝 Write down 3 things you're grateful for
💬 Share one with someone you trust
💚 Pause and notice how it feels

Your attention is powerful. Where you direct it matters.

For more tools to care for your mental health, explore our services at monroecmha.org.

11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, we take time to honor those who have served our country and protected the freedoms we all share. We are grateful for your courage, your sacrifice, and your continued contributions to our communities.

Monroe Community Mental Health Authority is closed today in observance of the holiday. If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is still available.

📱 Call our 24/7 Mobile Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

You are not alone. We’re here when you need us.

And to all Veterans and their families, thank you for your service.

11/07/2025

Thank you to those that came out today to support our ribbon cutting ceremony on the opening of our Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC). We appreciate all of your support and look forward to serving the community. Hours are Monday through Friday from 11 am to 7 pm.

11/06/2025

Today is National Stress Awareness Day, a reminder to pause and check in with yourself.

Stress shows up in different ways—tense shoulders, racing thoughts, short tempers, sleepless nights. The good news? Small changes can help reduce daily stress and restore balance.

Here are a few things that help:
✅ Take a short walk
✅ Say no to one more task
✅ Breathe deeply for 60 seconds
✅ Talk it out with someone you trust

Need more support? We’re here.

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11/04/2025

On October 27th, Monroe CMHA hosted its third annual Mental Health Summit at Monroe County Community College's La-Z-Boy Center. 43 people attended, including representatives from community mental health staff, MDHHS, schools, law enforcement, and other community partners.

This year's topic was "From Crisis to Connection" with keynote speaker Julia Hettich, Departmental Analyst in MDHHS's Crisis Services and Stabilization Section, overseeing adult crisis services in Michigan.

Thanks to everyone who participated! We hope to see you again next year!

Learn more about Monroe CMHA's new BHUC online here: https://www.monroecmha.org/services/behavioral-health-urgent-care-bhuc/.

10/29/2025

Congratulations to September's Star of the Month: Jailin! 🌟

This month, we’re proud to recognize Jailin Burris as our Star of the Month for his outstanding work ethic and the positivity he brings to the MCMHA environment. Jailin is known not only for his dedication to keeping our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming, but also for the kindness and respect he shows to everyone he encounters.

Even while hard at work, Jailin always takes a moment to say hello, offer a kind word, and brighten someone’s day. It’s the little things he does, consistently and quietly, that make a big impact on the culture of care we strive for at MCMHA.

Thank you, Jailin, for all that you do. Your presence and positivity don’t go unnoticed, and we’re grateful to have you on our team!

10/27/2025

We’re excited to share that the Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) is now open and providing immediate, compassionate support to individuals in need of urgent behavioral health services.

Located at 325 Colonial Court in Monroe, the BHUC is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

It offers walk-in access to crisis intervention, assessments, medical screenings, care coordination, and more. Services are available to anyone, regardless of insurance status, residency, or ability to pay.

This new resource is a meaningful step toward reducing barriers and connecting people to the care they need, when they need it most.

Learn more: monroecmha.org/services/behavioral-health-urgent-care-bhuc

10/24/2025

Labor leadership at press conference in opposition to MDHHS bid out proposal

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10/24/2025

Emily White at press conference in opposition to MDHHS bid out proposal

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10/24/2025

Senator Stabenow and Representative Rheingans at press conference in opposition to MDHHS bid out proposal

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10/23/2025