Media
Check out the latest press releases and news about the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Initiative.
2026 Media
- Mental health challenges in children and teens WNEM (April 21, 2026)
- Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership at CMU Health awarded $60,000 in grant funding to expand mental health programs CMU Health (April 8, 2026)
- Suicide loss survivor to speak at Saginaw Township mental health event next month MLive (March 19, 2026)
- Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership joins CMU Health Midland Daily News/Herald Review (February 6, 2026)
- Great Lakes Bay Mental Health Partnership Finds New Home WSGW (February 5, 2026)
- New partnership hopes to provide more mental health resources WNEM (January 30, 2026)
- CMU Health establishes new organizational home for Great Lakes Bay Region mental health partnership CMU Health (January 29, 2026)
2025 Media
- 2025 Impact Report
- Social Media Impact on Youth
- The Follow Up with Mike Redford (October 28, 2025)
- Mental health provider summit coming to mid-Michigan MLive (October 21, 2025)
- Eric Hipple shares mental health advice at WakeUp! Midland Midland Daily News (October 3, 2025)
- Why mental health experts call this $5K grant a potential lifeline for struggling teens MLive (August 6, 2025)
- Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership receives grant to expand training program WNEM (July 29, 2025)
- Isabella County mental health training focuses on symptoms and support ABC12 (May 27, 2025)
- Breaking Mental Health Stigmas -Transparency with Your Mental Health BWell Saginaw (April 7, 2025)
- Youth Mental Health BWell Saginaw (February 25, 2025)
- Taking Action on Mental Health
- The Follow Up with Mike Redford (February 11, 2025)
- Event raises funds, awareness for Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership Midland Daily News (January 31, 2025)
- Hipple to speak at fundraiser for Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership Midland Daily News (January 14, 2025)
2024 Media
- 2024 Impact Report Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership (2024)
- Focus on 5: Mental Health First Aid Part 1 and Part 2 WNEM (December 26, 2024)
- GLBR Mental Health Partnership bolsters workplace mental health HSC News (December 23, 2024)
- GLBRMHP works to break down barriers to mental health care Catalyst Midland (November 14, 2024)
- Ways to expand mental health education to reduce stigma WSGW (November 7, 2024)
- Tri-Star Trust podcast, "Mitten Money" on the importance of mental health in the workplace/community YouTube (September 25, 2024)
- Huntington-sponsored Adult Mental Health First Aid classes in September WNEM (September 9, 2024)
- Great Lakes Bay Mental Health Partnership & Huntington Discuss Grant AMHFA Opportunities ABC12 (August 27, 2024)
- Great Lakes Bay Mental Health Partnership Receives Huntington Grant for MH First Aid Training Press Release (July 29, 2024)
- Overview of the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership WSGW (May 30, 2024)
- MHA Communications Conference | Using communications to assist in reacting to the behavioral health crisis Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) Newsroom (May 9, 2024)
- Midland County gets $50K grant to address mental health, reduce stigma ABC12 (April 11, 2024)
- "You Matter Too": iMatter Anti-Stigma Campaign WNEM (January 16, 2024)
2023 Media
- Dallas Rau the New Executive Director of the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership Midland Daily News (December 13, 2023)
- Tackling seasonal depression around the holidays WNEM TV5 (November 22, 2023)
- River Days Festival kicked off Thursday in Midland ABC12 (August 3, 2023)
- ‘It’s a good time’: Multiple Midland events light up the town WNEM (August 3, 2023)
- 'Dancing in the Rain' mural to be unveiled Thursday night in Downtown Midland
- Mural by Carolina Donoso championed by Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership Midland Daily News (August 3, 2023) - New mural aims to raise mental health awareness WNEM (August 3, 2023)
- Watch your mailbox for information about mental health services Catalyst Midland (July 12, 2023)
- Mental Health Campaign Comes to Midland County WSGW (July 11, 2023)
- Midland County mental health focus of new grant funding Midland Daily News (July 10, 2023)
- Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership leads awareness campaign, offers resources Mid-Michigan NOW (July 10, 2023)
- CMU College of Medicine leads in addressing rural suicides Morning Sun (June 10, 2023)
- iMatter Anti-Stigma Campaign WNEM (May 24, 2023)
- Mental Health First Aid turns adults into allies for teens facing tough times Route Bay City (April 20, 2023)
- Still time to register for Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification training MLive (February 15, 2023)
- Midland Area Community Foundation grants over $1 million in fourth quarter Midland Daily News (February 8, 2023)
- ARPA Funding to Benefit Mental Health in Midland County WSGW (January 11, 2023)
- Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership receives grant from MACF Midland Daily News (January 11, 2023)
2022 Media
- Hemlock SemiConductor CARE Grants Strengthen Community Vitality hscpoly.com (December 15, 2022)
- Dow GLBI announces 36 nonprofit beneficiaries Midland Daily News (May 3, 2022)
- Mental Health The Follow Up with Mike Redford (April 12, 2022)
- Mental Health After Show The Follow Up with Mike Redford (April 12, 2022)
- Mental Health in the Workplace Seminar Catalyst Midland (February 10, 2022)
- Don't Struggle Alone - Wellbeing Lunch and Learn 211 Northeast Michigan (February 4, 2022)
- Resources for Midland-area mental health providers added to MiHopePortal.com Midland Daily News (January 22, 2022)
2021 Media
- Workplace Mental Health Presentation Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Perculator Breakfast (November 4, 2021)
- GLBR's Matt Felan shares family support through mental health journeys Midland Daily News (November 1, 2021)
- Midland's JW Fisher discusses addressing mental health as an employer Midland Daily News (November 1, 2021)
- Midland's Seth Perigo discusses importance of therapy Midland Daily News (November 1, 2021)
- Midland's Rob Vallentine discusses overcoming childhood sexual abuse Midland Daily News (November 1, 2021)
- Bassett shares how therapy helped overcome negative thoughts Midland Daily News (October 26, 2021)
- Saginaw County organization offers guidebook for employers to eliminate stigma of mental health MLive (October 17, 2021)
- GLBR Mental Health Partnership fights stigma and promotes workplace mental wellness Catalyst Midland (October 14, 2021)
- Prince shares PMAD journey as part of iMatter Anti-Stigma Campaign Midland Daily News (October 13, 2021)
- Panel Discussion: Community Programs and Centers for Mental Health Journey's Dream and Mensah Research Institute Integrative Mental Health Summit (October 10, 2021)
- Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership announces new efforts Midland Daily News (October 9, 2021)
- Tackling the Mental Health Crisis Saginaw Chamber Business Advocate (July-September 2021 Edition)
- LOCAL Closer Look: Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership Bay City and Freeland, MI KLOVE (August 22, 2021)
- Community Conversation with State Representative Amos O'Neal Facebook Live Stream Event (August 19, 2021)
- Building provider capacity and shifting the culture of mental health in the Great Lakes Bay Region THRIVE (January 18, 2021)
2020 Media
- Internalizing 2020: Well-Being can be Hindered During a Crisis Great Lakes Bay Magazine (Fall, 2020)
- FOCALPOINT: Mental Health Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce, 2020 Public Policy Bites Series (July 14, 2020)
2019 Media
- Mental Health Crisis...I Matter. You Matter. We Matter. STEM Pipeline Blog (November 6, 2019)
- Mental Health Crisis...A Region Unites for Solutions PYXERA Global Engagement Forum Magazine - Edition 5 (October 24, 2019)
- Tackling Mental Illness...Together Great Lakes Bay Magazine (October 15, 2019)
- CMU Drives Mental Health Effort in Region CMU News (October 9, 2019)
- History of Impeachment; Mental Health Crisis The Follow Up with Mike Redford (October 8, 2019)
- The Aftershow with Dr. Matt Samocki The Follow Up with Mike Redford (October 8, 2019)
- Suicide Prevention Week: The Fight Against Stigma Presses On Midland Daily News (September 14, 2019)
- August 2019 Update Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership (August 1, 2019)
- Achieving Mental Wellness…Making a Difference in the Workplace Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership (June 4, 2019)
- Mental Health Crisis...A Region Unites for Solutions PYXERA Global (April 22, 2019)
- Worthwhile Partnerships Aren't Easy: Partnering to Address the Mental Health Crisis in Michigan PYXERA Global (April 11, 2019)
- Community Convenes to Address the Mental Health Crisis Midland Daily News (April 8, 2019)
- Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in the Great Lakes Bay Region Report Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership (March 12, 2019)
If you or someone else has a medical or mental health emergency or requires immediate assistance, dial 911.
If you are experiencing a suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, or if you are worried about someone who may need crisis support, dial 988.
Contact Us
Dallas Rau, Director of Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Initiative at CMU Health
Email: rau1d@cmich.edu
Phone: 989-746-7610