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At MCCMH, we put people first. For 60 years, we have provided Macomb County residents with quality, compassionate support for their mental health and substance use needs. We have helped thousands of Macomb County residents gain access to critical services that promote recovery, self-sufficiency, and independence. 

We also believe that putting people first means keeping the communities we serve well informed of new legislation, regulations, or changes to existing laws that may impact services. 

Here you will find more information about local, state, and national issues relating to mental health, substance use, and intellectual disabilities care, so you can stay updated on new developments or find links to learn more and resources to take action.  

Together, we can make sure all Macomb County residents have access to the best mental health, substance use, and intellectual disability support possible, regardless of income, insurance status, or background. 

Proposed Changes From MDHHS Will Reshape the Mental Health Care System Across Michigan 

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is proposing two major changes that would privatize mental health, substance use, and intellectual disability services, reshaping the entire community’s mental health care system. These changes would: 

  • Remove local public funding and oversight by consolidating Michigan’s 10 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP) regions into three regions. Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties would be combined into one region. 
  • Directly fund private Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), bypassing public oversight and coordination. 

Click the links below for more information about how these changes could impact services and access to care.  

Federal Budget Cuts to Medicaid Will Impact Mental Health Services

Recently passed legislation by the federal government will significantly cut Medicaid funding, shifting the cost to states and reducing eligibility and coverage. This will directly impact access to services for mental health, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.  

Federal Cuts End Specialized Suicide Prevention Services 

On July 17, the federal government will eliminate the subnetwork of specialty services for LGBTQIA+ youth and adults under 25 on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.  

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