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LifeWays

If you are in crisis/having suicidal thoughts please call us 24/7 at 1 (800) 284-8288 or dial 9-8-8.

LifeWays is a public mental health agency serving people in Jackson and Hillsdale counties. We treat adults and children with emotional/behavioral challenges, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use issues. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) grantee, LifeWays provides a comprehensive set of services used to increase access to care, support people in crisis, and provide treatment for those with the most serious and complex behavioral health needs regardless of their insurance coverage. CCBHCs integrate additional services that focus on recovery, wellness, trauma-informed care, and physical-behavioral health care integration. Treatment, services, and supports may include screening and assessment, crisis intervention, withdrawal management, crisis care, case management, therapy, skill building/vocational support, peer mentoring, veterans support, healthcare integration, wellness coaching, and prevention/outreach.

08/06/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 🌙
Looking for a dependable night shift opportunity with fantastic benefits and a supportive team? Join LifeWays as a Direct Care Worker!

📅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Four 10-hour night shifts per week (7 p.m.–5 a.m. or 9 p.m.–7 a.m.)
💰 𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: $16.63–$17.47/hour base pay
💸 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺: $3.00/hour
✨ 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: Fantastic benefits package included
📌 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱: High school diploma or equivalent, valid U.S. driver’s license, 18+ years old
🎓 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱: CNA, CMA, Associate’s degree, or Recovery Coach/Peer Support certification

Be part of something meaningful—apply today!
🔗 lifewaysmi.org/join-our-team

08/04/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀💼
Join our team at LifeWays! We’re looking for compassionate, culturally competent professionals to support individuals on their journey to recovery and independence.

📅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
💰 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: $49,568–$61,795
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Jackson/Hillsdale Counties

✨ Help people access housing, health care, education, and more—while working in a trauma-informed, person-centered environment.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 and be part of a team where hope and help begin here.
🔗 lifewaysmi.org/join-our-team

𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
• Facilitate the person-centered planning process, leading to the development of individualized plans of service (IPOS).
• Ensure plans clearly define services and supports, providers, and monitoring strategies.
• Coordinate and oversee implementation of IPOS to support consumer independence and recovery.
• Maintain ongoing engagement with consumers to review goals and progress.
• Identify service gaps and manage over/under-utilization of services.
• Serve as a liaison between consumers and service providers; advocate and refer as needed.
• Assist with access to financial aid, medical care, home help, transportation, and more.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Support crisis intervention and post-hospitalization planning.
• Facilitate smooth transitions across life stages and care levels.

𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻/𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻/𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲
• Case Manager I: Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or bachelor’s degree in social work, and meets qualifications as QIDP, QMHP or CMHP.
• Case Manager II: Bachelor’s degree required in social work, or human services field, and is Fully Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW). Meets qualifications as a QIDP, QMHP, or CMHP.
• Must possess a valid U.S motor vehicle operator’s license and successfully complete a motor vehicle record check.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻/𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻/𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲
• Master’s degree in Social Work with either a LLMSW or LMSW licensure with the State of Michigan.
• Master’s degree in Community Counseling with either a LLPC or LPC, licensure with the State of Michigan.

08/04/2025

Strengthening Community Connections: LifeWays & Jackson Interfaith Shelter Partner to Expand Access to Mental Health Services Since 2021, LifeWays has worked with Jackson Interfaith Shelter to improve mental health services for shelter residents. This partnership includes on-site screenings, a coping skills group, and monthly calls to ensure everyone gets the support they need. A new virtual intake kiosk allows shelter residents to schedule appointments directly with LifeWays' clinicians, removing transportation barriers.

“We love working with LifeWays,” says Atalie Schwartz, Director of Shelter Services. “From onsite screenings to our monthly calls, we work together to stay on the same page and solve problems.”
Taylor Owens, Engagement Team Supervisor at LifeWays, highlights the importance of meeting people where they are: “We meet people where they are, both physically and otherwise, by doing screenings and assessments onsite instead of asking them to come to us.”

With the new virtual intake system, clients no longer have to worry about transportation issues or missing appointments. “Clients used to miss appointments because of transportation issues,” Schwartz explains. “Now they can complete key steps without leaving the shelter.”

LifeWays also supports shelter staff with mental health education and training to improve communication and trust. As one shelter staff member, Kendall Howard says, "We love LifeWays here at Jackson Interfaith Shelter. They’re a great resource when we need help managing situations we can't handle ourselves."
Read more at: https://bit.ly/4lg21Vt

08/01/2025

“𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 — 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗹,” said LifeWays CEO Maribeth Leonard.

Thank you to WKHM for covering last week’s forum and helping amplify this critical issue.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.wkhm.com/2025/07/27/lifeways-expresses-concern-over-mdhhs-proposed-mental-health-care-restructuring

08/01/2025

Meet Shirley Wilson, Supervisor of Forensic Services at LifeWays. Shirley is improving mental health support for inmates in both Jackson and Hillsdale County jails, offering hope and healing before and after their release.

Shirley shares, “We’ve seen a lot of success stories come from the inmates. They really like the treatment they’re getting.” Today, Shirley oversees the daily support of up to 80 inmates, guiding them through evidence-based therapy groups that focus on trauma recovery, and seeking safety. The results have been notable with staff reporting fewer behavioral incidents and increased engagement.

Jackson County Sheriff Gary R. Schuette added in a statement to LifeWays: “Her unwavering dedication to the mental health and well-being of those in our custody has changed lives, and in some cases, has no doubt saved lives. Her compassion, professionalism, and calm presence bring hope where it's often hardest to find.”

💚 Years at LifeWays: 6.5 years
✨Fun Fact: Shirley proudly holds the title of “GiGi” to four beautiful little humans.
💬What inspired her career: “I have a love for helping others help themselves.”
💖Shirley’s biggest passion: “Nurturing a close connection with others and building relationships.”

Shirley, your dedication to building meaningful connections and guiding others through life’s challenges is truly inspiring. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do to make a lasting impact on the lives of others!

07/31/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🎉
We're so grateful for the energy, passion, and fresh perspectives our interns bring to the team—thank you for all you do!

07/31/2025

What a great day at the Back to School Blast! 🎒📚
It was an amazing example of our community coming together to make sure local students are ready for the upcoming school year. Cody and Emily from LifeWays had the chance to meet and support hundreds of students and families throughout the day.

“The event was an amazing opportunity to really engage with our community and show that we really care. It felt amazing to bring joy to families. I would love to do it again next year.” — Cody

“The Back to School Blast event was welcoming, exciting, and clearly focused on supporting children and families... It really reflected a strong sense of community commitment to education and child well-being.” — Emily

We're so grateful to have played a part in this back-to-school celebration. Here's to making the 2025-26 the best one yet. We can't wait to see you all next year!!

07/31/2025

Did you know you don’t need to be a LifeWays client to access our veteran services? This year alone, we’ve served 63 veterans regardless if they access services through LifeWays.

Whether you served in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy, or Space Force we’re here for you.

There are additional things they can do to connect veterans to critical resources like:
Mental health services
Housing and transportation
Support navigating VA applications

LifeWays' Veteran Peer Support Specialist and Veteran Navigator understand what you’ve been through—because they’ve been there too.

Ready to connect? Email VeteranNavigator@lifewaysmi.org or visit www.lifewaysmi.org/veteran to learn more.

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1200 N West Avenue
Jackson, MI
49202

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Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
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LifeWays Community Mental Health serves Jackson and Hillsdale Counties. LifeWays serves adults with mental illness, children with serious emotional disturbance, and individuals with developmental disabilities. The LifeWays network also serves individuals with a co-occurring substance use disorders. Additionally crisis services are available to any community member living in Jackson or Hillsdale County. LifeWays provides specialty mental health services to individuals with Medicaid and Healthy Michigan as well as people who are uninsured and under-insured. Starting services: After an initial screening and assessment by LifeWays personnel, a person eligible to receive services would be referred to services in house, from one of over 70 different service providers in the LifeWays network, or private providers in the Jackson and Hillsdale communities.

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