NEWSLETTER | MARCH 2023
A voluntary, county-wide collaboration focused on improving health,
health equity, and health care for Washtenaw's low-income, uninsured,
underinsured, and underrepresented populations.
Learn about changes that will impact your Medicaid and SNAP clients. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 will end continuous renewal of Medicaid and extra SNAP allowances. The WHI shares what to expect and how to help your clients prepare for the change.
Join the WHI's Healthy Aging Collaborative and partners across the county! The summit will convene leaders in aging services and transportation to examine, and propose solutions to, challenges around accessibility, availability, and affordability of senior transportation services in Washtenaw County.
The Washtenaw County Health Department's most recent impact report! The report details the impact of health department programs like the Maternal Infant Health Program, COVID-19 response initiatives and vaccination efforts, 2021 health department news and updates, and more.
The WHI welcomes Ben Miles. Miles has joined the Committee as the institutional representative from Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital, replacing Nancy Graebner following her retirement as the president of Chelsea Hospital back in March of 2022. The committee anticipates three more appointments.
The Women’s Center of Southeastern Michigan

Year founded: 2000
 
Mission: To promote self-determination for women and families by providing professional services that build confidence, strengthen connections, and create positive change.

Key focus areas: Women’s well-being, including financial and mental health 
 
Services:
Personal counseling: Therapy session costs based on household income and ability to pay.

MomShare: Free drop-in support group for expectant and postpartum mothers and their babies. Sessions are held weekly on Tuesday afternoons and every other week on Saturday mornings. 

Divorce education and support: Free Wednesday night family law and financial education for women at the end of a long-term relationship. Includes programs like Going Solo, a free Thursday evening support group for women going through a partner-related breakup.   
Financial coaching: Private one-hour sessions of individualized financial coaching to help participants gain control over their finances, work through their current financial situation, and maintain financial stability.

Career coaching: Individualized sessions with a career coach who understands the unique position women have in the workplace and the related barriers and challenges.

Chief Executive Officer: Marnie Leavitt
Address: 1100 Victors Way, #10 Ann Arbor, MI
Phone: 734-973-6779
News of Note
Grant Opportunities
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, RFP for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Provider Infrastructure Support grant. Deadline: April 5, 2023

The Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan RFP for programs that may help transform vision for a healthy and prosperous region into reality. Deadline: May 15, 2023
Community Resources
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid renewal resources for end of Public Health Emergency. Learn the steps to get ready to renew coverage.

Get ready to renew your Medicaid coverage. The Washtenaw Health Plan offers free help to people navigating their health insurance options. Call 734-544-3030 or email whp@washtenaw.org.

A new program is seeking to remove the cost and time barriers associated with earning a child care certificate or degree. Read more.

University of Michigan School of Dentistry offering free basic exams, cleanings, and X-rays for kids ages 4-14 on April 1st. Register.
Schedule a non-emergent, medically-necessary ambulance transport through Huron Valley Ambulance. Schedule now.

Turner Senior Wellness Program (TSWP) offers a friendly visitor program where volunteers regularly make calls to seniors who are homebound or feel isolated. Learn more.

Huron Valley Ambulance is accepting applications for a new 12-week emergency medical technician training academy. Trainees receive stipends, no experience required, immediate paid job placement upon course completion and licensure. Share application with clients.

Free Income Tax Filing Assistance Available. Learn more.
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