The COVID-19 pandemic and school closures have left some students across the state without access or with limited access to mental health support during this time. We are seeing emerging efforts from foundations and their nonprofit partners to address this critical issue for youth.

With support from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund (the Health Fund), the Manistee Areas Public Schools (MAPS) district is offering online and telephone therapy for students coping with trauma as a result of the outbreak as part of their CareConnect services. A school therapist is available to speak to students