Detroit Police Department Expands Crisis Intervention Team To Address Mental Health, AddictionDetroit police held a meet and greet Monday as it expanded the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Response Pilot Program.
Police Discover Gun Woman Pointed At Them, Customers Was Fake After Fatal ShootingAn investigation is underway following the deadly use of force by Detroit police. A woman was shot and killed after pointing what police now know was a fake gun at customers at an Eastside gas station. Police say the woman also pointed the weapon at them before she was fatally shot.
Rose Hill Center In Holly Says Their Animal Therapy Helps Those Suffering From Mental Illness, AddictionThe Rose Hill mental health facility offers a farm and animal therapy for its residents. They say its helpful in their treatment and healing process for those suffering from mental health illness to care for the animals and receive peace and love in return.
Director of NAMI Michigan Uses His Son's Life Story To Advocate For Breaking The Stigma Behind Mental IllnessKevin Fischer, Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, joins Jackie Paige on Community Connect to tell Dominique's story and how it has changed his life.
Former Detroit Lion Trevor Bates Uses His Journey To Help Others Impacted By Mental IllnessTrevor Bates, a former Detroit Lion, joins Jackie Paige on Community Connect to discuss the moment in his life that ended his career in the NFL, but led to his life of helping others with their mental health challenges.
Former Detroit Lion Quarterback Eric Hipple Talks Breaking Down the Stigma of Mental IllnessFormer Detroit Lions Quarterback, Eric Hipple, joins Jackie Paige on Community Connect to talk about his son's story and how it led him to a life of advocacy for mental health.
Street Beat: Mental Illness and Brain InjuryHost Lisa Germani learns about mental health issues from Flinn Foundation Executive Director and CEO Andrea Cole.
Street Beat: Suicide Prevention And Mental Illness IssuesThis week on Street Beat, host Karen Carter explores the topic of suicide and suicide prevention in our community.