MCCMH is excited to announce: Amyre Makupson, with CBS News Detroit will be the Emcee for its Mental Health Matters Awards event.

“Therapy helped me when I was unable to help myself. It was life-changing. I can only imagine how much suffering could have been avoided if I had received help sooner. It’s okay to not be okay, because with the right mental health resources available, life can and will get better. I’m living proof!”

Award nominations are open to the public.

To nominate a local champion, click here.

Every day, mental health and substance use treatment organizations, professionals, and individuals provide vital services to people in need and advocate for themselves. Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) is celebrating their selfless efforts, advocacy, and commitment to delivering care through the creation of its Mental Health Matters Awards. Beginning March 15, 2023, through May 1, 2023, MCCMH is accepting nominations in the five identified award categories.

All nominees must be involved with MCCMH with the last year. The selected nominees will be invited to attend the May 18, 2023, dinner event along with 2 guests to receive an award and be celebrated in communications throughout the community. Winners will be announced no later than May 18, 2023, on this website.

Award Categories

Self-Advocate Champion – Individual who is receiving or has received services from within the MCCMH system and advocated for themselves or others . Nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Impact: The individual must have a history of advocating and interacting with multiple individuals and/or organizations to reach their goals.
• Bravery: The individual illustrates their commitment to advocacy despite challenges that may arise.

Provider Champion – Mental Health or Substance Use provider within the MCCMH system who goes above and beyond in the provision of services. Nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Impact: The provider must have a history of successful provision of services and recent measurable accomplishments that demonstrate their positive impact on MCCMH persons served.
• Innovation: The provider must demonstrate innovation through creative efforts to reach out and provide services in the community.

Caregiver Champion – Individual who provides care to a MCCMH person served. Nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Impact: The individual must have a history of exceptional caregiving.
• Person Centered: The individual illustrates their commitment to provide person centered care demonstrated by their tireless efforts to help others meet the goals of recovery, community participation, self-sufficiency, and independence.

Community Partner Champion – Organization that partners with MCCMH to support and advocate for people served. Nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Impact: The individual or organization must have a history of partnership that help others meet the goals of recovery, community participation, self-sufficiency, and independence.
• Innovation: The individual or provider must demonstrate innovation through creative efforts to reach out and provide services in the community.

Advocate Champion – An organization or individual who advocates for those living with mental illness, developmental / intellectual disabilities, or substance use diagnosis. Nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Impact: Individual who has demonstrated exemplary efforts and results in advocating for others to meet their behavioral health needs.
• Bravery: The individual illustrates their commitment to person served advocacy despite challenges and any public perceptions.

Submit questions to: [email protected]