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) celebrated their selfless efforts, advocacy, and commitment to delivering care at its Mental Health Matters Awards.  The dinner event took place a Macomb Community Colege in Warren on May 18, 2023.

MCCMH received 100 nominations.  The selected award recipients included the below:

Advocate Champion – Mellena Martinez, Housing Director, Community Housing Network

Caregiver Award – Leigh Ruffner, Parent and Advocate

Provider Champion – MyCare Health Care Centers

Partner Champion – Susan Styf, CEO CARE of Southeastern Michigan

Self-Advocate Champion – Nancy Werthmann, Director Liberties Drop In Center and Person Served

Board of Directors Award – Lieutenant Kevin Gillespie, Macomb County Sherriff Office

Drita Gjelaj Award – Matthew Jenkins, Case Manager, Macomb County Community Mental Health

Reducing the Stigma Award – Amyre Makupson, CBS News

Alicia Mauricio

Creative Employment Opportunities, Inc.
Crossroads Clubhouse
Genoa Pharmacy
Golden Greek Restaurant
Life Enrichment Academy
Little Green Apple Hallmark
Macomb Autism Connect
Marsh McLennan Agency
MCCMH Board of Directors
MISD – Flynn
MISD – Lutz
MISD – Special Treasurers
MyCare Health Center
Pretty Lit Candles
Rehmann
Rising Star
Thaar Care Foundation
The Tiny Cottage Cookies & Cupcakes