For her work at The Yunion, Nicole Wilson is honored with the Leonard W. Smith Mental Health Hero Award in 2024

The Yunion’s Nicole Wilson Honored as Mental Health Hero for Empowering Detroit’s Youth and Families

Nicole Wilson, executive director of The Yunion, Detroit’s youth-focused nonprofit, shares how her nursing background, partnership with her husband and recent Mental Health Hero honor fuel her mission to heal the community.

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Wayne County’s Behavioral Health Diversion Program Inspires National Interest

A team from Tulsa visited Detroit and learned how Wayne County’s Behavioral Health Collaborative is driving change and strengthening mental health and public safety partnerships

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Wayne County Stakeholders Collaborate on Youth Justice Intervention Strategies

Stakeholders convened to explore critical intervention mapping, focusing on early intervention and community engagement to divert youth from the justice system.

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Flinn Foundation’s Andrea Cole Recognized With Shining Light Award

As President and CEO, Cole works tirelessly to connect and collaborate, supporting mental health efforts in Michigan. The ‘Unsung Hero’ Award shines a light on her work.

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Youth Transition Funders Group Spotlights Mental Health Initiatives in Southeast Michigan 

At the October meeting in Detroit, the Flinn Foundation’s Andrea Cole highlighted TRAILS, a program bringing evidence-based mental health support to Michigan schools.

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Flinn Foundation Board Chairman, Chief Judge Freddie G. Burton, Jr., Honored With Prestigious National Award for Mental Health Advocacy

National recognition is for Chief Judge Burton’s leadership in transforming mental health services through the creation of Wayne County Probate Court’s Behavioral Health Unit.

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The Importance of Sharing Lived Experiences

Charita Cole Brown shares why she volunteers with NAMI, and what happens when we “stop whispering” about mental health challenges.

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Ethel and James Flinn Foundation Awards 2024 Grants

In all, 54 organizations received $2.6 million in grants from the Flinn Foundation.

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