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Regional Community Crisis Management

“If there wasn't good, compassionate, caring people I would have never made it. I want to be that kind of person to someone else. Don't give up on us.” — Cindy Blamer

Nov 191 min read

MiThrive Community Health Assessment Community Summits

District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is hosting 10 community summits throughout the 10-county jurisdiction to highlight local data from the 2024 MiThrive Community Health Assessment and to gather input from community members on the proposed 2025 Community Health Improvement Plan. Focus areas identified are Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder, Access to Care, Chronic Disease and Healthy Weight, and Economic Security. Join us on one of the dates listed on the Flyer t

Oct 311 min read

Navigating The MiThrive Data Platform

The MiThrive Data Platform provides a one-stop resource for online access to hundreds of community health indicators and related resources that impact the health of Northern Michigan, including demographic, health and social determinants data, downloadable maps and tables, and capacity building resources. This webinar series will provide an overview of the platform and teach participants how to utilize its key features, including how to navigate the platform, how to build a

Events

Oct 301 min read

Michigan Prevention Association Webinar

If you are interested in attending the conference, please go to the event registration website, https://burningissues2025.eventbrite.com and follow the instructions to register for the virtual conference. Download Flyer For more information and to join the conversation for lasting recovery visit www.cmren.org .

Events

Oct 291 min read

The Fletcher Group Webinar

New Tools and Strategies to Enhance Your Financial Sustainability All recovery residences face significant funding challenges, particularly those in rural areas. Fortunately, new tools and strategies are now available to assist you, several of which will be discussed in the Fletcher Group's November 6 webinar just two weeks from today at 2 pm EST. What You'll Learn Fletcher Group CEO Dave Johnson and Fletcher Group Health Economist Madison Ashworth will describe a variety of

Events

Oct 272 min read

Empowering Our Community: NARCAN Awareness Comes to Town Through CMREN and The River Community Center

The River Community Center organized a Narcan training and distribution event for its board members and volunteers. CMREN provided a...

Projects

Sep 241 min read

Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace

Recovery Friendly Workplaces (RFWs) support their communities by recognizing recovery from substance use disorder(SUD)/opioid use...

Projects

Sep 222 min read

CMREN-FSU Connects Students with Awareness, Treatment & Recovery Resources

The CMREN-FSU library display provides increased Substance Use Disorder awareness information, access to treatment and lasting recovery resources, and local and national helplines. National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), which started in 1989, is observed every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery poss

Events

Sep 81 min read

Recovery Is Possible: Josh’s Story

Today, we are honored to highlight the story of Josh Guernsey—a father, husband, yoga teacher, and certified Peer Recovery Coach. His...

Stories

Sep 12 min read

Transportation Survey to Residents of Clare, Isabella, Lake, and Mecosta County

This survey is a chance for you to tell us how transportation access impacts you and your family. The North Central Community Health Innovation Region, a collaborative body that brings together cross-sector partners including local health departments and hospitals across the 10 counties of Northern Lower Michigan, is working to improve the health of communities in these counties by collecting data, identifying key issues, and bringing people together for change. Do you have

Projects

Jul 151 min read