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Michigan Veterans Overcome Mental Health Hurdles with Local Support

6/8/2025

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In Michigan, around 90,000 veterans and military families grapple with significant mental health challenges stemming from their service. Budget cuts have made accessing care even harder. Thankfully, St. Clair County Community Mental Health (CMH) steps in, providing essential crisis support and peer assistance, ensuring veterans find the help they need despite the hurdles of VA care transitions.

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Story summary

In Michigan, around 90,000 veterans and military families grapple with significant mental health challenges stemming from their service. Budget cuts have made accessing care even harder. Thankfully, St. Clair County Community Mental Health (CMH) steps in, providing essential crisis support and peer assistance, ensuring veterans find the help they need despite the hurdles of VA care transitions.