Community Based Interventions

Founded in 1989, Association for Children s Mental Health is a statewide chapter of the national Federation of Families for Children s Mental Health. Based in Lansing, Mich., it comprises family members, professionals and concerned community members. The organization provides advocacy to individual children and their families across Michigan, to help them secure the most appropriate and effective services possible. Association for Children s Mental Health has partnerships with the Department of Community Health, Family Independence Agency, Community Mental Health Authorities, Family Court, the Department of Education and local school districts.

Four Health Family Resource Center, Inc. is a non-profit corporation serving Ionia County and the surrounding areas since 2003. We are dedicated to promoting, physical, social, emotional and spiritual health of individuals and families throughout their lifespan...

Established in 1966, EightCAP is a nonprofit, community-based organization that offers a range of services to promote the health, education and welfare of individuals and families. It serves the residents of Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella and Montcalm counties in Michigan. The organization provides housing, weatherization, rental assistance, literacy and food programs. EightCAP administers the Child and Adult Care Food Program, which includes nutritious meals and snacks for children. It operates the Threshold Academy, which offers a nurturing program that features educational and social development services for children. The organization also conducts the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), which includes energy conservation services, such as ventilation and wall and foundation insulation for low-income homeowners and renters. EightCAP is located in Greenvile, Mich.