LifeWays

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we wanted to start with the basics.💚

Mental health is just as important as physical health—and it deserves attention, care, and compassion every day.🧠💛

04/30/2026

At LifeWays, Veteran Community Health Workers walk alongside those who served — helping veterans and their families navigate healthcare, benefits, housing, and the supports that strengthen long-term wellness.

🪖 Veteran-focused, community-based role
🏠 In-home, in-office, and outreach visits
🤝 Collaboration with VA, community partners, and care teams
🎓 CHW Certification required (or ability to obtain within 3 months)
✨ Lived experience navigating VA benefits personally or on behalf of a veteran
💚 Trauma-informed, supportive work culture
🌱 Meaningful impact with room to grow

We’re expanding our team and hiring a Veteran Community Health Worker! Join us in honoring service through service.
Apply now ➜ lifewaysmi.org/join-our-team

04/29/2026

LifeWays is seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to join our executive team as Executive Director of Finance.

This critical leadership role is responsible for guiding the organization’s financial strategy, overseeing accounting and budgeting operations, ensuring compliance, supporting long-term sustainability, and providing high-level recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.

The Executive Director of Finance will lead key areas including:
• Financial planning and performance strategy
• Budget development and oversight
• Payroll, accounting, AP/AR, claims, and reimbursements
• Audit preparation and regulatory compliance
• Monthly financial reporting to leadership and the Board
• Team leadership, coaching, and departmental development
• Partnership with MDHHS and community stakeholders

We’re looking for a candidate with a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience). CPA preferred.

Salary Range: $104,714 – $121,436
Benefits available. See posting for details.

If you’re ready to use your financial expertise to help strengthen communities and support meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today: https://www.lifewaysmi.org/join-our-team

04/29/2026

We are proud of Jessica for representing LifeWays today as she presents a workshop with colleagues from across the state at the Infant and Early Childhood Conference in Kalamazoo!🩵

04/27/2026

Our infant and early childhood team, Emily, Katie, Andrea, Emily, and Jessica, are at a conference this week in Kalamazoo, learning new tools and approaches to support the youngest members of our community!👶🪴

04/23/2026

Thanks for joining us!☕🌏

Thank you to LifeWays for having us out for their Earth Day event! 🌎☕️

Always a great time getting out in the community! If you have an event coming up, send us a message to get on the schedule 😊

04/23/2026

To celebrate Earth Day, we invited our staff to clean up around our community, turning small actions into meaningful change. A healthier planet supports healthier people, and we’re grateful for every team member who helped make a difference! 🌏🌱🫶

04/20/2026

04/11/2026

Understanding how mental health millages work matters.
In both Jackson and Hillsdale Counties, these locally approved funds were designed to expand access to care, especially for individuals who may not have adequate coverage.
Millage dollars work alongside insurance, Medicaid, and other funding sources to help ensure no one falls through the cracks.
We’ve put together a clear, easy-to-follow overview of how these funds are used, who they support, and how access to services works.
Learn more:
🔗 Millage Guide: www.lifewaysmi.org/millage-guide
🔗 Jackson County: www.lifewaysmi.org/jackson-mental-health-millage
🔗 Hillsdale County: www.lifewaysmi.org/hillsdale-mental-health-millage