While the need for mental health care rises in Michigan, philanthropy is taking steps to help increase access to care.

According to Mental Health America, more than 10 million adults have an unmet need for mental health care. Data shows nearly 50% of all adolescents are impacted by mental health issues, yet only 20% of those individuals ever receive effective treatment.

In Michigan, the need for mental health services is dire. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 4.2 million people in our state live in areas dealing with a shortage of mental health care professionals.

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