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Human: One Staff, Rebecca, 7 Adult Advisors, Volunteers, students

Financial: MSHN

Organizational: Drug Free Jackson/Henry Ford Health

Skills/Evidence Based Practice: Social Norming

Outputs:

7 Schools

Monthly school meetings

2 countywide meetings

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WHAT IS MOST TEENS DON'T?

Most Teens Don't is a social norming campaign and club for youth. Our goal is to reduce substance use and prove that Most Teens Don't engage in risky behaviors. The campaign is run by middle and high school students throughout Jackson County.

OUR MISSION

Empowering youth to live happy, healthy, successful lives while reducing substance use in Jackson County, Michigan.

WHY JOIN MOST TEENS DON'T?

Benefits of Youth Involvement

Earn service hours

Take off two full school days for countywide meetings

Looks great on a college, scholarship, or job application

Recruit your friends and make new friends

Plan and attend meetings and events

Brainstorm ideas on how to create a campaign for your school

Select and design marketing materials like T-shirts, trinkets, and posters

Be empowered to make a change in your own school

Benefits of Adult Involvement

Mentor youth in your community

Help coordinate meetings, campaigns and events that inspire teens

Recruit youth and empower them to make a change

Make a difference in the life of a teen, your school, and your community

For more information, contact:

Rebecca Calkins
517-205-5396 rcalkin1@hfhs.org

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Most Teens Don't is a social norming campaign and club for youth. Our goal is to reduce substance use and prove that Most Teens Don't engage in risky behaviors. The campaign is run by middle and high school students throughout Jackson County. Empowering youth to live happy, healthy, successful lives while reducing substance use in Jackson County, Michigan.

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Financial:
Organizational:
Skills/Evidence Based Practice:
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Financial: Private insurance/Medicaid
Organizational: Henry Ford Hospital
Skills/Evidence Based Practice: SUD treatment, counseling services.
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2424 W. Washington Ave. Jackson, MI 49203

Request an Appointment

Henry Ford Behavioral Health - Washington Way is a substance abuse treatment center helping adults addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Our personalized approach encourages the individual's role in the treatment process and addresses all aspects of life, including physical, emotional and spiritual.

Our services include chronic to acute detoxification; intensive outpatient and residential programs; medical, psychological, and psychiatric support and consultation; addiction treatment with medical and mental health complications; family counseling and education; and aftercare services and referrals.

We also host a variety of 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous and Al-Anon (for family members). These meetings are free and open to the public.

Contact Information and Hours

Individual department hours within this building may vary.
Henry Ford Behavioral Health - Washington Way (Ste 200)
Phone: (517) 205-4001

Fax: (517) 205-0126

Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Henry Ford Jackson Substance Abuse Services (Ste 100)
Phone: (517) 205-2732

Fax: (517) 205-0112

Monday to Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cookie Consent

We use cookies to improve your web experience. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Read our Internet Privacy Statement to learn what information we collect and how we use it.

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Henry Ford Behavioral Health - Washington Way

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Henry Ford Allegiance Addiction Recovery Center in Jackson, MI, helps adults who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. We offer detoxification; intensive outpatient and residential programs; and a variety of counseling, education and support programs for both patients and their family members. Learn more.

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Human: One Staff, Christina Crouch
Financial: Fundraising
Organizational: Jackson County Suicide Prevention Coalition
Skill: Evidence Based Curriculum
Output:
Free to Middle or High Schools, or youth orgs
Columbia Central Upper Elementary

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OUR VISION IS TOEMPOWER A WELL WORLD Who We Are A best practice youth mental health promotion and suicide prevention program designed to harness the power of peer social networks to create healthy norms and culture, ultimately preventing suicide, violence, bullying, and substance misuse. The mission of Sources of Strength is to prevent adverse outcomes ...

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Financial:
Organizational: JCHD
Skills/Evidence Based Practice: Yes
Output:
Middle School
5th and 6th-grade students
20 lessons

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Empowering Youth Today (EYT) is a strength-based, positive youth development program that incorporates sexual risk avoidance education. It aims to provide Michigan youth, ages 10-17, the tools needed to plan their future through high school/ college and complete goals without an unplanned/unintended pregnancy.

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Human:
Financial: Private insurance/Medicaid
Organizational: Henry Ford Hospital
Skills/Evidence Based Practice: SBIRT, MOUD, SUD Tx referrals.
Outputs:

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Human: 1 Staff, Michelle Gordon-Releford
Financial:
Organizational: JCHD
Skills/Evidence Based Practice: Yes
Output:
High School
Davinci and Western Options in the Fall

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Building Skills. Sense of Self. Community Engagement.

TOP is a safe place for everyone. We want to hear everyone's voice; we take our time to learn from you and to let you know we are for you as a whole group. Get out of your comfort zone and show us what you're capable of. - Su Su, TOP teen at Community Youth Concepts.

Wyman's Teen Outreach Program® (TOP®) is focused on building social-emotional skills, developing a positive sense of self, and making a difference in the community .

Building Important Skills

including communication, decision-making, and how to set goals.

Learning about themselves

by exploring their values and identity, and taking care of their personal health and wellness.

Engaging with their communities

through community service projects and discovering how they can make a difference in the lives of others.

What is TOP?

TOP is...

A nationally-recognized, evidence-based program empowering teens with the tools and opportunities to build social-emotional skills, strengthen relationships, and avoid risky behaviors.

Using interactive lessons facilitated by trained, caring adults, TOP youth become prepared to navigate life's challenges through their teenage years - and beyond - and to make a difference in their communities.

TOP is a 9-month program designed for young people in the 6th-12th grades and can be customized to fit the needs of all teens.

Rigorous research shows TOP works.

TOP teens show academic improvements.
Lowered risk of failing grades and failed courses.

TOP teens show decreased risky behaviors.
Lowered risk of risky sexual behavior and pregnancy.
Lowered risk of suspensions and skipping school.

Every year, Wyman directly serves over 650 middle school teens in partnership with the School District of University City and the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Through our National Network partners, TOP reaches nearly 30,000 teens across the country.

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Teen Outreach Program (TOP) | Wyman Center

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The Teen Outreach Program promotes positive youth development through engaging curriculum, community service learning, and more.

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Financial:
Organizational: JCISD
Skills/Evidence Based Practice:
Output:
Whole Child Collaborative Quarterly Meetings
Gen Ed Social Workers
Wellness Library
Professional Development

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A centralized resource for teachers, administrators, schools and community partners to access up-to-date information related to Whole Child.

Do you have articles, videos, or other resources that would be a great addition to the Whole Child Website? We would love to hear feedback from you! Please contact kelsea.jabkiewicz@jcisd.org with your ideas and suggestions.

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Financial:
Organizational: JCHD
Skills/Evidence Based Practice: Yes
Output:
Middle School Summer Program
6 weeks
ages of 10 – 15

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Summer program for boys and girls between the ages of 10-15. Focus is on positive youth development, mentorship, community service, fun activities and field trips.

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Human: 1 staff, Amanda McVey
Financial:
Organizational: FSCA
Skills/Evidence Based Practice: Yes, Indicated
Output:3rd-12th grade
Students may be referred for many reasons including anger management, truancy/school attendance, substance use (including vaping), and other behavioral concerns.

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A Brief Overview:

In 2015, Michigan was selected as one of 3 states by the U.S. Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to participate in the Defending Childhood State Policy Initiative, the intent of which was to address the significant impact of violence and trauma on our nation's children. Michigan worked with national experts to develop a strategic plan to identify, assess and treat children who had experienced trauma, with the goals being to improve the outcomes for children and youth and develop sustainable policies and programs.

From this original mobilization emerged a core teamwork group consisting of representatives from the Governor's office and the Michigan Departments of Education and Health and Human Services, whose charge it was to identify ways that communities, like Jackson, could work together to ensure that children touched by trauma and toxic stress would be able to thrive in their environments.

An environment scan of 75 organizations was conducted, in which Family Services and Children's Aid (FSCA) was included. A subgroup was then identified and who subsequently met as a more refined collaborative. More surveys took place from which several groups emerged as already being in one of development stages: beginning, intermediate and advanced. FSCA was identified as "ADVANCED" and was to become a champion in the Jackson Community.

It was from here, in 2015, that the Trauma-Informed Community Collaborative (TICC) was begun.

FSCA was able to secure funding in order to enhance trauma awareness in the Jackson Community and the mission of the TICC was established: to promote evidenced based practices and models that would apply to targeted professionals, to include: educators, health professionals, mental health clinicians, law enforcement, etc.

A core group was selected as the TICC's Leadership Team and c onsisted representatives from the following child-serving agencies:
Jackson County Intermediate School District Jackson County's Department of Health and Human Services Community Action Agency / Head Start Jackson County's Great Start Collaborative LifeWays Community Mental Health Family Service and Children's Aid
A three Year Plan was developed and Targets were identified. These were to (1) increase attendance at trauma-focused trainings and (2) to increase the understanding of the physical and emotional impact of trauma on individuals, particularly children. The TICC met quarterly for over three years.

By the end of Year Three of the TICC's Action Plan, over 4800 individuals in the Jackson had received trauma training. The attendance at the Quarterly TICC meetings had waned and funding for the provision of free community trainings had been exhausted. The TICC Leadership made the decision to reorganize, with the focus being on the provision of resource development and coordination. The Collaborative was renamed the Trauma Leadership Network or TSN.

In keeping with the mission of strengthening the emotional health and functioning of our community, FSCA offers guardianship services within Jackson County for adults who are unable to protect their own interests and are, therefore, vulnerable to exploitation, neglect or injury.
Services offered are:

The Service Philosophy of guardian services is to protect vulnerable adults while respecting the individual's right to self-determination. Eligibility for guardianship services requires a referral for the services and an analysis of whether guardianship is the least restrictive alternative that will still effectively meet the individual's needs. Guardianship also requires a determination of whether there is a more appropriate family member or friend to assume guardianship. Acceptance for guardianship services may also be based on our capacity to provide appropriate, high-quality care to each client.
Key components of Jackson County Guardian Services include:

Obtain and coordinate community services.

Provide consent for medical interventions.

Secure Benefits

Secure Housing

Make a funeral plan

Contact monthly and as needed

Communicate and collaborate with family, friends, caregivers and service providers

Attend Probate Court hearings

Complete and submit annual report to Court

There are community programs and services available for vulnerable adults in Jackson County. Available resources can be found at:
Jackson County Community Resources Jackson County Department on Aging Senior Citizen Resource Directory
If you or your loved one are having trouble managing money, there are guidebooks available to explain various ways to set up financial management (Power of Attorney; Trustee; Representative Payee for Social Security or Veterans benefits; and Court Appointed Conservator). These guidebooks also contain lists of other financial and legal resources.

Parent Education Frequently Asked Questions

How much do the Parent Education classes cost?

There is no cost to attend the Parent Education classes.

What happens if I miss a class?

If a class is missed, it can be made up in the next cycle of classes or in the morning or evening class.

How do I know what dates the classes start?

As a parent you may start the classes at any time.

Breakout Drug Education provides eight days of school-based alcohol and drug prevention education for adolescents in grades 6-10th. Our experienced classroom instructors teach children, in an age appropriate way, the health risks associated with alcohol and other drug use, how alcohol and tobacco advertising influence young people's choices, the financial impact of drug use (including education and earning capacity), effective problem solving, how to handle peer pressure, using assertive communication, coping mechanisms, peer refusal techniques and avoiding risky situations. The Breakout staff are also available for presentations and workshops to parents, local businesses, and the community at large.

Please call 517-787-7920 or email breakoutprogram@gmail.com for more information, or visit the Breakout Drug Education Facebook Page

Breakout Drug Education Frequently Asked Questions
How do you know your program is effective?
Every student who participates in the program completes a pre and post-test. Each pre and post-test contains a unique code so that the student's test results can be compared from pre to post-program. Over 4,000 pre and post-tests were completed during the 2014-2015 school year. Information collected from those tests, along with community data, is how Breakout measures the success of the program, what part of the lesson plans need to be enhanced, changed, or removed.

J.U.M.P. (Just Understand My Potential)

The JUMP program is a prevention program for youth between the school ages of 3rd-12th grade. Throughout the program youth will have the opportunity to:

· Build skills to refuse alcohol and other drugs

· Learn stress management, decision-making and coping skills

· Develop skills for healthy relationships and communication

· Obtain emotional support services

· Have access to on-going mental health and/or substance use treatment services

To make a referral to these services please call Family Service & Children's Aid at 517-787-7920 or email us at JUMP@strong-families.org
School Referrals:
School personnel are able to make direct referrals to JUMP for students who may need the support or extra social-emotional skill development. Students may be referred for many reasons including anger management, truancy/school attendance, substance use (including vaping), and other behavioral concerns. To refer a student please fill out this referral form and other information requested on this form to JUMP@strong-families.org.

If you are looking for JUMP to come into your district to provide on-site life-skills groups, please contact Amanda McVey directly at amcvey@strong-families.org or call 517-787-7920 for more information.

ADULT GUARDIAN COMMUNITY WRAPAROUND PROGRAM
ADULT GUARDIAN COMMUNITY WRAPAROUND PROGRAM
"To support the at-risk adult, by wrapping the community around them, improving their health and wellbeing."

The Guardian Wraparound is a voluntary service created to support the Jackson County Probate Court System and the Jackson County Guardian service to ensure at risk adults are receiving the most effective, most supportive, and least restrictive community services available.

Our philosophy is based on an unconditional commitment to the clients' success focused on the unique individual, their family, and their specific needs with the least restrictive setting. Service plans are adjusted for success, modified until the plan works best for the individuals' needs and goals. Community based services "wrap around" the individual and their natural support system to meet their individual needs.

The Wraparound Program shifts the focus away from traditional service driven, problem-based care to a client led, needs driven, strength-based approach. The intent is to build on the individual and family strengths to help at risk adults achieve positive goals and improve well-being.
Who is the wraparound Program for?

Program Steps:
Step 1: Fill out the Wraparound referral form.

Step 2: Return Form to the Family Service and Children's Aid office, 306 W. Michigan Ave., P.O. Box 6128, Jackson, MI 49204

Step 3: The Guardian Community Coordinators schedule an in-person intake interview to assess unmet needs.

Step 4: An individualized service plan is created addressing any unmet needs linking the at-risk adult to the most effective and least restrictive community resource.

Step 5: Continual follow up from the Guardian Community Coordinators to assess and alter service plan, tailoring for success.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM CONTACT:

Kristin Wesolowski Jackson County - Guardian Community Coordinator (517) 787-7920 ext. 506 kwesolowski@strong-families.org

Kelsey Marion Jackson County - Assistant Guardian Community Coordinator (517) 787-7920 ext. 516 kmarion@strong-families.org

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A Brief Overview: In 2015, Michigan was selected as one of 3 states by the U.S. Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to participate in the Defending Childhood State Policy Initiative, the intent of which was to address the significant impact of violence and trauma on our nation's children.

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Financial: MSHN
Organizational: FSCA
Skills/Evidence Based Practice: Evidence: Michigan Model and Catch My Breath
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2219 kids served
902 classes
9 schools
13 sites
Middle and High School
8 day commitment
in Health Class

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A Brief Overview:

In 2015, Michigan was selected as one of 3 states by the U.S. Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to participate in the Defending Childhood State Policy Initiative, the intent of which was to address the significant impact of violence and trauma on our nation's children. Michigan worked with national experts to develop a strategic plan to identify, assess and treat children who had experienced trauma, with the goals being to improve the outcomes for children and youth and develop sustainable policies and programs.

From this original mobilization emerged a core teamwork group consisting of representatives from the Governor's office and the Michigan Departments of Education and Health and Human Services, whose charge it was to identify ways that communities, like Jackson, could work together to ensure that children touched by trauma and toxic stress would be able to thrive in their environments.

An environment scan of 75 organizations was conducted, in which Family Services and Children's Aid (FSCA) was included. A subgroup was then identified and who subsequently met as a more refined collaborative. More surveys took place from which several groups emerged as already being in one of development stages: beginning, intermediate and advanced. FSCA was identified as "ADVANCED" and was to become a champion in the Jackson Community.

It was from here, in 2015, that the Trauma-Informed Community Collaborative (TICC) was begun.

FSCA was able to secure funding in order to enhance trauma awareness in the Jackson Community and the mission of the TICC was established: to promote evidenced based practices and models that would apply to targeted professionals, to include: educators, health professionals, mental health clinicians, law enforcement, etc.

A core group was selected as the TICC's Leadership Team and c onsisted representatives from the following child-serving agencies:
Jackson County Intermediate School District Jackson County's Department of Health and Human Services Community Action Agency / Head Start Jackson County's Great Start Collaborative LifeWays Community Mental Health Family Service and Children's Aid
A three Year Plan was developed and Targets were identified. These were to (1) increase attendance at trauma-focused trainings and (2) to increase the understanding of the physical and emotional impact of trauma on individuals, particularly children. The TICC met quarterly for over three years.

By the end of Year Three of the TICC's Action Plan, over 4800 individuals in the Jackson had received trauma training. The attendance at the Quarterly TICC meetings had waned and funding for the provision of free community trainings had been exhausted. The TICC Leadership made the decision to reorganize, with the focus being on the provision of resource development and coordination. The Collaborative was renamed the Trauma Leadership Network or TSN.

In keeping with the mission of strengthening the emotional health and functioning of our community, FSCA offers guardianship services within Jackson County for adults who are unable to protect their own interests and are, therefore, vulnerable to exploitation, neglect or injury.
Services offered are:

The Service Philosophy of guardian services is to protect vulnerable adults while respecting the individual's right to self-determination. Eligibility for guardianship services requires a referral for the services and an analysis of whether guardianship is the least restrictive alternative that will still effectively meet the individual's needs. Guardianship also requires a determination of whether there is a more appropriate family member or friend to assume guardianship. Acceptance for guardianship services may also be based on our capacity to provide appropriate, high-quality care to each client.
Key components of Jackson County Guardian Services include:

Obtain and coordinate community services.

Provide consent for medical interventions.

Secure Benefits

Secure Housing

Make a funeral plan

Contact monthly and as needed

Communicate and collaborate with family, friends, caregivers and service providers

Attend Probate Court hearings

Complete and submit annual report to Court

There are community programs and services available for vulnerable adults in Jackson County. Available resources can be found at:
Jackson County Community Resources Jackson County Department on Aging Senior Citizen Resource Directory
If you or your loved one are having trouble managing money, there are guidebooks available to explain various ways to set up financial management (Power of Attorney; Trustee; Representative Payee for Social Security or Veterans benefits; and Court Appointed Conservator). These guidebooks also contain lists of other financial and legal resources.

Parent Education Frequently Asked Questions

How much do the Parent Education classes cost?

There is no cost to attend the Parent Education classes.

What happens if I miss a class?

If a class is missed, it can be made up in the next cycle of classes or in the morning or evening class.

How do I know what dates the classes start?

As a parent you may start the classes at any time.

Breakout Drug Education provides eight days of school-based alcohol and drug prevention education for adolescents in grades 6-10th. Our experienced classroom instructors teach children, in an age appropriate way, the health risks associated with alcohol and other drug use, how alcohol and tobacco advertising influence young people's choices, the financial impact of drug use (including education and earning capacity), effective problem solving, how to handle peer pressure, using assertive communication, coping mechanisms, peer refusal techniques and avoiding risky situations. The Breakout staff are also available for presentations and workshops to parents, local businesses, and the community at large.

Please call 517-787-7920 or email breakoutprogram@gmail.com for more information, or visit the Breakout Drug Education Facebook Page

Breakout Drug Education Frequently Asked Questions
How do you know your program is effective?
Every student who participates in the program completes a pre and post-test. Each pre and post-test contains a unique code so that the student's test results can be compared from pre to post-program. Over 4,000 pre and post-tests were completed during the 2014-2015 school year. Information collected from those tests, along with community data, is how Breakout measures the success of the program, what part of the lesson plans need to be enhanced, changed, or removed.

J.U.M.P. (Just Understand My Potential)

The JUMP program is a prevention program for youth between the school ages of 3rd-12th grade. Throughout the program youth will have the opportunity to:

· Build skills to refuse alcohol and other drugs

· Learn stress management, decision-making and coping skills

· Develop skills for healthy relationships and communication

· Obtain emotional support services

· Have access to on-going mental health and/or substance use treatment services

To make a referral to these services please call Family Service & Children's Aid at 517-787-7920 or email us at JUMP@strong-families.org
School Referrals:
School personnel are able to make direct referrals to JUMP for students who may need the support or extra social-emotional skill development. Students may be referred for many reasons including anger management, truancy/school attendance, substance use (including vaping), and other behavioral concerns. To refer a student please fill out this referral form and other information requested on this form to JUMP@strong-families.org.

If you are looking for JUMP to come into your district to provide on-site life-skills groups, please contact Amanda McVey directly at amcvey@strong-families.org or call 517-787-7920 for more information.

ADULT GUARDIAN COMMUNITY WRAPAROUND PROGRAM
ADULT GUARDIAN COMMUNITY WRAPAROUND PROGRAM
"To support the at-risk adult, by wrapping the community around them, improving their health and wellbeing."

The Guardian Wraparound is a voluntary service created to support the Jackson County Probate Court System and the Jackson County Guardian service to ensure at risk adults are receiving the most effective, most supportive, and least restrictive community services available.

Our philosophy is based on an unconditional commitment to the clients' success focused on the unique individual, their family, and their specific needs with the least restrictive setting. Service plans are adjusted for success, modified until the plan works best for the individuals' needs and goals. Community based services "wrap around" the individual and their natural support system to meet their individual needs.

The Wraparound Program shifts the focus away from traditional service driven, problem-based care to a client led, needs driven, strength-based approach. The intent is to build on the individual and family strengths to help at risk adults achieve positive goals and improve well-being.
Who is the wraparound Program for?

Program Steps:
Step 1: Fill out the Wraparound referral form.

Step 2: Return Form to the Family Service and Children's Aid office, 306 W. Michigan Ave., P.O. Box 6128, Jackson, MI 49204

Step 3: The Guardian Community Coordinators schedule an in-person intake interview to assess unmet needs.

Step 4: An individualized service plan is created addressing any unmet needs linking the at-risk adult to the most effective and least restrictive community resource.

Step 5: Continual follow up from the Guardian Community Coordinators to assess and alter service plan, tailoring for success.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM CONTACT:

Kristin Wesolowski Jackson County - Guardian Community Coordinator (517) 787-7920 ext. 506 kwesolowski@strong-families.org

Kelsey Marion Jackson County - Assistant Guardian Community Coordinator (517) 787-7920 ext. 516 kmarion@strong-families.org

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A Brief Overview: In 2015, Michigan was selected as one of 3 states by the U.S. Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to participate in the Defending Childhood State Policy Initiative, the intent of which was to address the significant impact of violence and trauma on our nation's children.

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Human: 2 staff?
Financial: CMS
Organizational: LifeWays
Skills/Evidence Based Practice: Yes
Output: If a youth, up to age 21, is experiencing a behavioral, emotional, or psychiatric crisis the Youth Mobile Crisis team can respond to your home, school, or another community location — regardless of insurance.

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Human: 1 staff, Hiring
Financial:
Organizational: JCHD, TPPI
Skills/Evidence Based Practice: Informed
Output:
Middle School Advocacy Group
Sexual Health and Healthy Relationships
Middle School at Parkside
Meeting Monthly

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Focused on strength-based, positive youth development, EYT is a program that combines sexual risk avoidance education with life skills to empower our youth today. EYT takes place during the school day in partnership with an onsite teacher for 5 th and 6 th-grade students between the ages of 10-15 years old.

Through a series of 20 lessons, students acquire knowledge to help them navigate through peer pressure, puberty, social media, and how to develop healthy relationships, friendships, and decision-making/goal-setting skills. These essential skills have been proven to aid students in completing their goals without involving risky behavior.

Our focus schools include Middle School at Parkside, Hunt Elementary, and Cascades. In our renewal plan, we hope to reach out to more schools that would like to partner with us in providing students with positive youth development tools to help them say yes to their future.

Download the Empowering Youth Today pamphlet for more information.

After School Program: B.O.S.S Built on Self Success

Built on Self Success (B.O.S.S) is the first-ever after-school program that is an extension of the Empowering Youth Today in the school program. The after-school program is currently stationed in Middle School at Parkside and we meet every other Wednesday. We have about 20 students between 6 th, 7 th and 8 th grade. The students are pushed to embody the characteristics of a BOSS through peer education and projects that take them out of their comfort zones to better their lives, community and school.

Ariana R. Truman, B.A.

Sexual Risk Avoidance (SRA) Certified Heath Educator 1715 Lansing Ave Jackson, MI 49203 Master's of Health Services Admin. | 2022
P: 517-768-2138 | EMAIL ATruman@mijackson.org

Jeannette Lamphere, MS, CHES

Certified Health Education Specialist EYT Coordinator / Health Educator 1715 Lansing Ave Jackson, MI 49203 P: 517-768-1637 JLamphere@mijackson.org

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Sexual risk avoidance education combined with life skills in partnership with schools for grades 5 and 6

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Developing Responsibility in Our Peers DRIP

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Developing Responsibility in Our Peers DRIP

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Human: 1 staff, Michelle Gordon-Releford
Financial:
Organizational: JCHD, TPPI
Skills/Evidence Based Practice: Informed
Output:
High School Advocacy Group
Sexual Health and Healthy Relationships
Jackson High School
Meet monthly

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For more information, Contact: Jasmine Isaac, LMHC Candidate

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coordinator

(517) 768-2150
JIsaac@mijackson.org
Jackson County Health Department

1715 Lansing Ave.

Jackson, MI 49202

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Teen Advisory Council: D.R.I.P. "Developing Responsibility in Our Peers"

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Financial:
Organizational: Partial 2 Girls
Skills/Evidence Based Practice:
Output:
Birthday Program
Monthly Giveaway for parents and babies
Clothing closet
Teen Girls Programming?

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Human: Diane Washington
What started as a way to introduce art to youth has become a community outreach movement.
YPOP Explorers is a non-profit organization that gives youth the opportunity to enjoy quality programming in a creative, fun, and educational way.
empowers youth to succeed through the ABC’S of success Art, Business, Culture and service.

Community Garden

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We provide a safe, fun, and positive place for teenagers to be developed into great people. The leadership of the Hub believed that creating a space that teenagers wanted to go would provide opportunities for mentoring and development. Additionally, the Hub leadership team wanted a way to communicate God’s love to teenagers without any intimidation or pressure. The result was a 10,000 square foot pharmacy that was transformed into a teen center that now features basketball, a game room, a theater room, gaga ball, a computer center, a music studio, an art studio, and a concession stand.
Everyday 3-6pm & Wednesdays  4-6 pm

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King Center

Each week day the center has an after-school program that operates from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for all school aged youth. The youth participate in supervised recreational activities, homework assistance and tutoring, and receive free hot meals provided by the Jackson Public Schools Nutrition Program.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Wednesday, September 6 to Friday, May 31

3:00 to 5:30 p.m.

King Center (1107 Adrian Street)

Ages 5 to 14

Boos Center

EXERCISE CLASSES

Fall Leagues

Soccer K-Middle School

Flag Football (K-6th)

K-6 Boys and Girls Basketball

HS Basketball

Youth Cheer 5 to 12 years old

Homeschool PE

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The Parks, Recreation and Ground Department is responsible for managing all of the various sports leagues, family events and other activities that are a daily staple in the City of Jackson. With 27 parks and countless other amenities throughout the city, there is always something going on for kids, teens or adults both young and old! All of the pertinent information regarding any league schedules, event calendars or sign-up forms for our recreational activities can be found below.

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The Parks, Recreation and Ground Department is responsible for managing all of the various sports leagues, family events and other activities that are a daily staple in the City of Jackson.

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list this out/build this out

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Community Mental Health - Lifeways, Segue, RecTech

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Community Mental Health - Lifeways, Segue, RecTech

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Summer
After School

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We are open during construction. Enjoy $0 Join fees, monthly guest pass, free fob with purchase of 24 hour access at our Summit branch.

Construction is underway, and we are committed to keeping you updated throughout the process. If you have not signed up to receive our email notifications and would like to, you can sign up at the front desk.

Remember the new temporary entrance is located at the back of the building on Franklin St.

The Next Summer Swim Lessons Begin July 15

Our mission is to give everyone the opportunity to learn how to swim and be safe in and around water. Be sure to sign up and check out the flyer for more details.

New Fitness Class Schedules!

In an effort to keep our group exercise classes going with the same consistency but with equal commitment to quality, we are making some changes to the schedule as we head into construction. Please check the schedules for your favorite class.

This is a great time to challenge yourself and try something new!

November 8 - for a Party for a Cause!

Mark your calendar for the party of the year on Friday, November 8! Join us at the Commonwealth Commerce Center City View Room for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy an amazing dinner from CCC catering, be entertained by magician and host Daniel Martin, and groove to live music by the popular duo Tony Fields and Doug Decker, who have previously wowed audiences at the JSG Holiday Ball and Pink Ball. Plus, get ready for some fabulous holiday shopping at our live and silent auctions!

TRX Yoga fuses yoga and TRX training for a mind-body integration of breath-work, alignment, and dynamic balance of movement and flexibility to elevate your yoga practice. This class is a 4 class series and registration is requred as space is limited. Join us Wednesdays in June at 7 - 8 am at our Summit branch.

The Jackson YMCA ORCA Swim Team is a fun swim program for youth ages 5-17 to improve swim strokes and learn to swim competitively. The philosophy of YMCA swimming is that "Everybody swims, everybody wins." This means that we value participation as much as performance. The Jackson YMCA Orca's swim team emphasizes the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, but we also place value on team and individual accomplishments. The team competes against other YMCA's through dual, invitational, conference and state meets. YMCA of the USA requires that all participants be Y members. Your swimmer should be able to swim one length of the pool freestyle while breathing to the side (traditional front crawl). We will do the rest!

Swim Lessons

Register today for swim lessons, open to ages six months and up. Swim lessons teach life-saving skills - and it's fun! Be safe this season around water - sign up today using the Register link below.

Check Out the Gym at the YMCA

There's so much to do at the Y. Our large gym has something for everyone throughout the day.

Lifeguard Training

Learn the skills to save a life through the Jackson YMCA American Red Cross lifeguard certification course. Get certified and be ready to join our team! Check back for future trainings to come.

E-newsletter

Stay connected to the YMCA with our monthly e-newsletter, which has the latest information on our capital project, programs, events, and much more.

We Are Hiring

The Jackson YMCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you'll discover more than just a job-you'll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

Discover the impact of your generosity - from providing life-changing opportunities to fostering healthy kids and adults, donating to the YMCA creates a lasting difference.

Join us in making a meaningful contribution towards Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Together, we can build a brighter future for ALL.

Click the link below to learn more about our Strong Communities Annual Campaign.

Stay on track with our app

Download it today!

Our YMCA Universal mobile app will help you stay better connected to the Y information you need most.

Notifications on class changes, programs and more

Scan in with your app; bar codes in one place for you and your family

Class schedules; links to Zoom classes

On-demand videos from your YMCA instructors

Y news

Track your workout

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Construction is underway, and we are committed to keeping you updated throughout the process. If you have not signed up to receive our email notifications and would like to, you can sign up at the front desk. Remember the new temporary entrance is located at the back of the building on Franklin St.

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Human: 4 Program Staff

Financial: Grant & Community Funded

Organization: BBBS

Evidence-Based Practice: 1:1 Youth Mentoring

Outputs: 3 School programs, Interfaith Shelter Program, and Traditional Site and Community Programs. Serves all School aged Kids (5-18)

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Delayed use fourth graders
Human: 1 JCISD and 1 DFJ
Financial SAMHSA

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list out individual providers

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Afterschool and summer

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Tap into Hakeem and his community networ

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Brooke mentioned some accepting Medicaid that she met at the provider fair.

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FSCA

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If a youth is having a crisis, and they call the LifeWays crisis line at 1 (800) 284-8288, they can get plugged into the youth crisis team at LifeWays.

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This group came to a consensus of what parents wanted once formal education ended for their special needs child.

https://www.cmjackson.org/davids-promise

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The love of Christ is to be shared with all people. David's Promise is a ministry furthering spiritual growth, life and community experiences for adults with special needs.

David's Promise is an inclusive community, recognizing the unique qualities and needs of each individual with developmental disabilities. We believe that all people are made in the image of Christ and that all of us desire to be part of a community that offers support, friendship, hope and love. We empower those with intellectual and developmental differences, providing opportunities to assist them in connecting to the greater Jackson community. David's Promise is a community of faith where God's love is on full display!

In 2012, a group of individuals made up of parents of children with developmental differences, and professionals, including service providers and special educators, began meeting. The group began with a realization, which every parent of a child with developmental differences has to face: "formal schooling as they knew it, would someday come to an end or had already come to an end." The school structure that helped the child learn and have a community of friends, would no longer exist. The concern of, "what will happen to my child as we age and I am no longer able to care for them," was also on the hearts and minds of the parents in the group.

This group came to a consensus of what parents wanted once formal education ended for their special needs child. Parents wanted a place where friends could be made, their child's faith could be expressed, learning would continue, recreational and social programs were offered and enjoyed, serving others was valued, and ultimately, a safe community living environment. This place? This place would be called David's Promise.

​We often are asked about the name, "David's Promise." David's Promise comes from the Bible story of King David's best friend, Jonathan. As a child, Jonathan's son Mephibosheth had a tragic accident that left him unable to walk or care for himself.

After David's friend Jonathan died, David promised his friend's son that he would always eat at the king's table and would always have a place to live. "So Mephibosheth ate at David's table like one of the king's sons" (2 Samuel 9:11).

We believe that God calls us as a faith community to follow through on David's promise to Mephibosheth. We seek to create a place where people with special needs can be a part of ministry, serve and learn together, and live in community with one another. We know that we will all have an equal place at the King's table someday and we seek to invite everyone to our own table.

Our Approach: Spiritual Growth,

Life and Community Experiences

David's Promise believes that all people are made in the image of Christ and that all of us desire to be part of a community that offers support, friendship, hope and love. We recognize that each person brings differing abilities. With that understanding, we provide an environment where people can grow spiritually, and learning never ends.

Compassionate Ministries of Jackson County and its David's Promise ministry, supports individuality, active learning, enrichment, faith and community.

Life and Community Growth

Today, David's Promise participants engage in life enrichment activities that promote independence, life skill development, connection, social development, and volunteerism. As part of the David's Promise community, participants are actively learning, and involved in serving each other and our community.

Just because formal schooling for participants has ended, learning and personal growth doesn't need to. Our life enrichment programming changes from day to day; however programming regularly includes fitness classes, volunteerism in and for the community, gardening, music therapy, cooking, job readiness skills acquisition, and art and theatre classes.

Participants gather for weekly devotionals and prayer. Promise Church, a church service specifically geared to adults with special needs, their families, and caregivers, meets every Sunday at 3pm at the Compassionate Ministries Center.

David's Promise is a ministry of Compassionate Ministries of Jackson County. Currently, participants can be part of the David's Promise community at no cost. We are a faith-based nonprofit that depends upon the faithful giving from community members, churches, organizations and foundations throughout the US. We are grateful for those of you who believe in our vision and support our ministry financially.

"Before Courtney and I joined David's Promise we existed. A couple bumps on a log. I began attending with her and we felt welcome. Before long we warmed up. Now we are home. Because of David's Promise we now have special friends who we get together with in the real world. We have grown to care about each other's families that are going thru rough times, we pray for good outcomes and check FB for updates. We are comforted by our real families but understood and accepted by our David's Promise families. I hope I was able to express how special and, in all seriousness, life changing this place truly is."

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We are called to share God's love with all people, including those who have intellectual and physical disabilities. Our special needs ministries include David's Promise, Lyle Torrant and Kit Young Center's annual dinner, graduation and prom, and New Song Music Therapy Camp.

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MDHHS
Foster care students aging out
CPS
Trainings

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JCHD

Health Educators

Pamphlets

Presentations

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Access a listing of community services from the Health Department.

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Emancipation or aging out of foster care
only girls now

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B - lack of awareness/knowledge of resources

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B - lack of awareness/knowledge of resources

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Specific details related to the resources available. Lack of knowledge/awareness among community members, as well as community stakeholders doing the work.

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Knowledge of the problem and readiness for programming

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There is a lot of support(readiness) for action but lack of coordination or awareness of activities.

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Full time staff and Volunteer led
Financial: State and Grant Funded
Evidence based practice- Low barrier shelter
Consistent housing

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O - to engage community stakeholders differently based on their readiness to change/engage

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O - to engage community stakeholders differently based on their readiness to change/engage

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B - Community stigma (especially in the BIPOC community)

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B - Community stigma (especially in the BIPOC community)

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B - Lack of trust between BIPOC community and service providers

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B - Lack of trust between BIPOC community and service providers

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B/O - services don't fit the needs of the BIPOC population

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B/O - services don't fit the needs of the BIPOC population

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i.e. - IV drug use versus other modes of using drugs - misconception that services don't meet their use needs.

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O - with schools and school staff re: Narcan/stigma training

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O - with schools and school staff re: Narcan/stigma training

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O - variety/continuum of SUD services available in Jackson

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O - variety/continuum of SUD services available in Jackson

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Effective mental health services, accessible in all schools
TRAILS brings proven mental health strategies to the school setting – helping staff provide the support students need.
The TRAILS 3-tiered model

Tier 1:
Universal Education and Awareness
Social and Emotional Learning
Tier 2:
Early Intervention
Coping with COVID-19
CBT and Mindfulness
Tier 3:
Crisis Intervention

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LifeWays

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We believe in the power of families.

Families each have their own unique set of strengths as well as struggles. When a family is struggling, the members of that family unit can become overwhelmed, uncertain, and even feel helpless.

When your child is experiencing distressing emotional or behavioral symptoms, LifeWays is here to provide treatment for your child and provide support and resources you need to make your family stronger. There are many options for treatment available through the LifeWays Provider Network. You will have the ability to help decide your child's treatment and goals with a person-centered plan designed by you, your child, and their treatment team.
To access LifeWays Children and Family Services please contact our Access Center at (517) 789-1209.

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Families each have their own unique set of strengths as well as struggles. When a family is struggling, the members of that family unit can become overwhelmed, uncertain, and even feel helpless. When your child is experiencing distressing emotional or behavioral symptoms, LifeWays is here to provide treatment for your child and provide support and resources you need to make your family stronger.

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Human: 1 health educator Cheron

Locked Bags

Pamphlets

Presentations

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Background - Medical Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grant

In November 2018, Michigan voters approved Proposal 1, creating the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA). This Act delegates responsibility for marihuana licensing, regulation and enforcement to the Michigan Department of Regulatory Affairs (LARA). LARA's Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) is responsible for the oversight of medical and adult-use (recreational) marijuana in Michigan.

Jackson County Health Department Lock Box Program

The Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) has received funding to improve community communication, education, and outreach regarding the safe usage of medical marihuana. Education includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: Michigan Medical Marihuana Laws, marihuana usage while driving, marihuana usage while pregnant, and the importance of keeping all marihuana products locked up and out of reach of children.

In order to be eligible for a lock bag, you must follow these next steps.

Step 1: Watch the video.

Step 2: Marijuana Quiz (Click the link to take the quiz) (QUIZ is not available at this time)

Step 3: You will be contacted by the Marijuana Education and Safety Coordinator to schedule a time to meet for you to receive your lock bag.

Step 1. Watch this video

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Education regarding Marijuana Safety and Lock bag information with links to resources, videos and a survey to determine knowledge assessment