The Michigan Department of Community Health recognizes the need to address the “whole health” of people living with mental illness. This commitment is grounded in the sobering knowledge that persons with serious mental illness die on average 25 years earlier than the general population. This section provides information about integrated health and wellness initiatives taking place in Michigan as well as tools for effective collaboration among members of the Michigan Integrated Health Learning Community.

On May 18, 2010 mental health leaders from across the state presented "Achieving Integration of Physical and Behavioral Health Care" at the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards 2010 Spring Conference.

Presenters included:

Karl V. Kovacs, Executive Specialist, Michigan Mental Health and Substance Abuse Administration

Chip Johnston, Executive Director, Manistee-Benzie Community Mental Health,

Jeff Brown, Executive Director, Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority

Braunwynn Franklin, Certified Peer Support Specialist, PATH Master Trainer, New Center Community Mental Health Services.

View the full presentation, "Achieving Integration of Physical and Behavioral Health Care."

• Healthy Programs in Michigan
• Resource Center for Primary Care and Behavioral Health Collaboration
• NASMHPD morbidity and mortality report  
• Providing behavioral health services to Medicaid managed care enrollees
• Integration of mental health/substance abuse and primary care
• Integration and the person-centered healthcare home
• Initial lessons from national medical home demonstration project
• Health care payment reform

The Michigan Integrated Health Learning Community is an initiative funded by the Michigan Department of Community Health and The Michigan Primary Care Association that links Federally Qualified Health Centers, Community Health Centers, Community Mental Health Centers and Prepaid Inpatient Health Providers together through a variety of resources including this website, regular meetings and coaching provided by consumers and staff trained in IH implementation.

If you are aware of additional resources or references about health and wellness for persons with mental illness, please contact us at info@mirecovery.org or (734) 785-7700.