Public Mental Health in Michigan Is in Danger

We need your help now

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has shared a new plan. This plan could take apart the public mental health system in Michigan.

If this happens, more than 300,000 children and adults could lose the care they need. These services help people with mental health needs, substance use problems, and those with disabilities.

What’s the Risk?

• People may lose their voice in how care is given.
• This plan may give control to private companies, not local communities.
• Care could become harder to get and less safe or reliable for those who need it most.

The Crisis Has Reached Lansing

Lawmakers and mental health advocates across Michigan are speaking out.

Former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow will speak at the 21st Annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally:

🗓 Wednesday, September 17

🕐 1:30 PM Rally

🕛 12:00 PM Press Conference with Senator Stabenow

She will talk about how harmful this plan could be for families and individuals across the state.

Your Voice Can Help Stop This

Call Michigan Governor Gretchen Witmer today, 517-335-7858

Send a Letter or Use the Online Form

Governor Gretchen Whitmer

P.O. Box 30013

Lansing, MI 48909, online form, link to Contact the Governor

Contact Your State Lawmakers

https://cmham.org/public-policy/contact-your-legislators/ or this link

Why This Matters

• Local voices will be lost — decisions made by people who don’t live in your community.
• Lives could be at risk — people may lose the care they count on.
• No warning or input — this plan was shared without asking the public.

Speak Up Before It’s Too Late

Your voice can make a difference.

📢 Call.

✉️ Send a letter.

🗣 Tell your story.

Together, we can protect Michigan’s public mental health system.