Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties

Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties CMHA-CEI is a public agency serving people in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties.

Serving the needs of those with mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorder, and children with serious emotional disorders. CMHA-CEI Administrative Offices located at 812 East Jolly Road, Lansing, MI are open from 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. If you are having a mental health crisis (emergency), call or visit Crisis Services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The CMHA-CEI Veteran Navigation Team were honored to attend the Welcome Home Ceremony for The Wall That Heals. The event...
08/21/2026

The CMHA-CEI Veteran Navigation Team were honored to attend the Welcome Home Ceremony for The Wall That Heals. The event took place on Thursday, August 20th at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek, MI.

The Wall That Heals is a traveling three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., accompanied by a Mobile Education Center that provides communities with a place for remembrance, reflection, education, and healing.

Mental Health Therapist and Veteran Navigator, Marcie Maleport and Peer Support Specialist, Brandon Hetherton are pictured with Medal of Honor recipient James “Doc” McCloughan following the ceremony.

Our team was proud to stand alongside fellow veterans and community members in honoring the service, sacrifice, and legacy of those who served in Vietnam. At CMHA-CEI, supporting veterans means showing up, building connections, and ensuring they never have to navigate life’s challenges alone.

Learn more about The Wall That Heals:

https://www.vvmf.org/The-Wall-That-Heals/
Learn more about CEI-CMH’s Veteran Navigation Team and available services:

https://www.ceicmh.org/services/adult-services/veteran-services.html

CMHA-CEI will be holding their fiscal year 2027 Budget Hearing Meeting on Thursday, August 20th at 4:30 p.m. This meetin...
08/19/2026

CMHA-CEI will be holding their fiscal year 2027 Budget Hearing Meeting on Thursday, August 20th at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be available via zoom and in-person.

In Person Details: 812 E. Jolly Rd. Lansing, MI 48910 in room G11C
Zoom Details: https://zoom.us/j/95260150820
Meeting ID: 952 6015 0820

Public hearing will include a presentation of priority needs and proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 and opportunity for public and board comments related to the budget proposal. This meeting is open to the community.

If you need accommodations in order to fully participate in this meeting, please email [email protected] or call 517-346-8238. If, however, you are deaf/hard of hearing or deaf/blind, please call Michigan Relay Center, TTY/Voice by dialing 711 or 844-578-6563 and ask them to forward your message to 517-507-6771. This meeting is open to all members of the public under Michigan’s Open Meetings Act.

Join us in life beyond addiction! For more information contact: itrs-administration@ceicmh.org
08/17/2026

Join us in life beyond addiction!

For more information contact: [email protected]

☁🎒Community Fun at the Dr. Joan Jackson 5th Annual Backpack Giveaway!💫CMHA-CEI Prevention and ITRS Peer Recovery Coaches...
08/17/2026

☁🎒Community Fun at the Dr. Joan Jackson 5th Annual Backpack Giveaway!

💫CMHA-CEI Prevention and ITRS Peer Recovery Coaches were happy to join families and community partners on Saturday for a wonderful afternoon at St. Joseph Park!

Despite the cloudy skies, there was a great turnout! Families connected with local resources while children enjoyed free backpacks and school supplies, food and refreshments, music, a bounce house, activities, and a chance to meet local first responders!💚

Thank you to the organizers and community partners who helped make this event possible. We were grateful to be part of a day focused on supporting children and families as they prepare for the new school year! ☺️

There are things that we can do to help cope with loneliness and stress.Here are some tips for staying mentally well dur...
08/17/2026

There are things that we can do to help cope with loneliness and stress.
Here are some tips for staying mentally well during challenging times:
1. Take care of your physical health: Eat nourishing foods and get your
body moving with walks, yoga, or dancing!
2. Connect with others: Find creative ways to connect (use video calling,
play an online game, or send some old-fashioned snail mail).
3. Relax: Find time to do things that are relaxing and feel good. Take a
bubble bath, snuggle up with a pet, or start an art project or puzzle.
4. Be kind to yourself: Give yourself a break. It’s okay to be less
productive while under high levels of stress-treat yourself with the same
compassion and gentleness that you would a loved one.
5. Ask for help: Mental health services are available, and there is no
shame in reaching out for support.

📚 **Connecting Clinton County Families to Resources!** 🎒Kelley Zarka, Lisa Dennis, and Suzanne Brisbous from CMHA-CEI’s ...
08/14/2026

📚 **Connecting Clinton County Families to Resources!** 🎒

Kelley Zarka, Lisa Dennis, and Suzanne Brisbous from CMHA-CEI’s Health Coverage Eligibility team recently attended several **Project Connect** events throughout Clinton County.

Project Connect helps families prepare for the upcoming school year by providing free backpacks and school supplies, new shoes, haircuts, dental checks, books, and connections to community resources.📚👟✂️

For CMHA-CEI, these events are also an opportunity to reach families in more rural areas and make sure they know about the services available to them. Our team shared information about our full range of services, including the Crisis Unit and assistance with health coverage eligibility.

Project Connect events were held at:

📍 **Bath Middle School**
Tuesday, August 4 | 9–11 a.m.

📍 **Ovid-Elsie High School**
Thursday, August 6 | 9–11 a.m.

📍 **Maple Rapids Community Ball Park**
Tuesday, August 11 | 5–7 p.m.

📍 **St. Johns Clinton County Fairgrounds**
Thursday, August 13 | 4–6 p.m.

We’re proud to partner with community organizations to help families access the resources and support they need to start the school year strong! 💙

CMHA-CEI was excited to attend the 2026 Mayor’s Senior Day! The event was held on Wednesday, August 12th from 9am to 12p...
08/13/2026

CMHA-CEI was excited to attend the 2026 Mayor’s Senior Day! The event was held on Wednesday, August 12th from 9am to 12pm at Gardiner Middle School!

Board Chair, Dale Copedge and incoming CEO, Gwenda Summers visit the Eligibility table manned by Eligibility staff members:

Cierra Davis, 12 year tenure, Health Coverage Eligibility Counselor

Kelly Zarka (14 year tenure, Health Coverage Eligibility Counselor

The free event, designed for adults age 50 and older, brought the community together for a continental breakfast, lunch, live entertainment, and more than 60 resource vendors.

We’re proud to see CMHA-CEI leadership connecting with community members and supporting events that promote connection, resources, and well-being. 💙

For more information, visit Mayor's Senior Fair | Lansing, MI - Official Website https://share.google/ewX1V2X0gTje0rXBa

📚Kicking Off a New School Year at Holt High School!🖤💛CMHA-CEI's Prevention and Families Forward (FF) teams were happy to...
08/13/2026

📚Kicking Off a New School Year at Holt High School!🖤💛

CMHA-CEI's Prevention and Families Forward (FF) teams were happy to join students and families for Holt High School's 2026-2027 Kick Start!

💫Throughout the event, we had the opportunity to connect with students and their parents, answer questions, share information about available behavioral health services and supports, and help families learn more about resources available to youth in our community.

Kick Start also gave students a chance to prepare for the year ahead by picking up their schedules, visiting classrooms, learning about school clubs and activities, and getting familiar with everything Holt High School has to offer.

Today marks our final day participating in this year's Kick Start, and it has been a wonderful experience! We're grateful for the opportunity to support Holt students and families as they prepare for a successful new school year.

💛Thank you to Holt High School for welcoming CMHA-CEI and putting together such a successful event for students and families!

By current Michigan law, Community Mental Health Associations (CMHs) are the only organizations allowed to perform pre-a...
08/12/2026

By current Michigan law, Community Mental Health Associations (CMHs) are the only organizations allowed to perform pre-admission screenings. The CMH’s are contractually obligated to complete these screenings within three hours of a hospital contract.

Proposed legislation HB 6022 seeks to dismantle this functioning framework. When a public system consistently hits a 98.5% success rate across thousands of annual cases, we should protect it, not disrupt it. Oppose HB 6022.

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812 E Jolly Road
Lansing, MI
48910

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+15173468200

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