LifeWays

12/01/2023

December is National Stress-Free Holidays Month. LifeWays is kicking off this season with encouragement to prioritize self-care, gratitude, and mindfulness. Together, we can make this holiday season joyful and stress-free. 💚

11/27/2023

🏆 Let's highlight caregivers' incredible resilience. They tackle each day with strength and determination, making a profound impact on the lives of those they care for. Our admiration for them knows no bounds. 🌻

11/23/2023

💖 A simple act of kindness can go a long way in recognizing and supporting family caregivers. Reach out to a caregiver you know, offer your help, or simply let them know how much you appreciate their tireless efforts. 💐

11/23/2023

LifeWays would like to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

LifeWays will be closed on Thursday and Friday November 23 and 24 in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen Monday, November 27 at 8:00 AM.

LifeWays Crisis Services staff will remain onsite, and our Crisis Residential Unit will remain fully operational. You can call us 24/7 at 1 (800) 284-8288.

11/21/2023

💙 There are many reasons to come to LifeWays for mental health services. However, one of our newest and favorite reasons is our Integrated Health Clinic!💙
Available to anyone receiving services with LifeWays or its service providers, the Integrated Health Clinic provides medical services to strengthen your journey to overall health and wellness.
The Integrated Health Clinic provides personalized care services that include:
• A supportive care team working with each other on behalf of the consumer
• Special attention for each consumer’s specific needs
• Education for consumer’s on how to manage their health conditions
• Care coordination
• Behavioral health care
• Primary Medical Care Services (Physicals, sick visits, chronic care, etc)
• Resource navigation
New to LifeWays?
Call our access team to schedule your first appointment at (517) 789-1209.
Already receiving LifeWays services?
To schedule an Integrated Health Clinic appointment, call (517) 581-6801.

11/20/2023

💛 Family caregivers often put their own needs aside to care for others. Let's remind them that it's okay to seek help and take breaks. Supporting caregivers' well-being is essential for both them and their loved ones. 💪

11/18/2023

🌟 International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day reminds us that grief is a complex journey. To all survivors, your stories matter, your pain is valid, and your healing matters deeply. Reach out to someone today, and together, we can find solace and support in our shared experiences. 🤗 ***deLoss

11/18/2023

🕊️ On this International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day, we stand together with survivors, offering our love, compassion, and understanding. Your strength in the face of unimaginable pain is an inspiration to us all. 🌈 Let's continue to support one another on the journey toward healing. 💚

11/18/2023

🕯️ On International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day, we remember and honor the strength of those who have lost loved ones to su***de. Your pain is immeasurable, but your resilience is boundless. 💔 Today, we offer our support and a listening ear to survivors. You are not alone, and healing is possible. 🌟 ***deLoss

11/17/2023

Veterans, your well-being matters deeply. If you or a fellow veteran is struggling with mental health, know that help is just a call away. Reach out to these trusted resources:

📞 LifeWays 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-800-284-8288
📞 Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1
📞 National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or dial 9-8-8

You've faced incredible challenges and seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. LifeWays stands with you. 🤝💚

11/16/2023

In 2011, the U.S. Senate declared November 16th as “National Information and Referral Services Day,” to raise public awareness of this important service available to all people in the United States. Information and Referral is the art, science, and practice of bringing people and services together and is an integral component of the health and human services sector.

People in search of critical services such as financial assistance, food, shelter, childcare, jobs, or mental health support often do not know where to begin to get help.

"Information and referral is the heart of what we do 24/7," said Sarah Kile, Executive Director of 2-1-1 Northeast Michigan. "It's essential that when someone is struggling that they have someone to reach out to who can help find exactly what they need. No matter the time or the place never struggle alone, dial 2-1-1."

Every day, tens of thousands of people find the help they need from the heroes who provide information & referral services. LifeWays wants to recognize their service and thank 2-1-1 for providing a critical lifeline for Michiganders in need.

11/16/2023

Are you LGBTQIA+ and have something to say about your Lifeways experience? Please join us for the opportunity to be apart of the change at Lifeways by providing your feedback! Dates are secured after sign up!

To register and reserve your spot, visit:
Hillsdale LGBTQIA+ Focus Group https://bit.ly/3FsooEz
Jackson LGBTQIA+ Focus Group https://bit.ly/45ESWO5

11/16/2023

🤗Family caregivers are the backbone of our healthcare system. They provide love, compassion, and support when it's needed most. This month, let's thank and acknowledge these remarkable individuals for their dedication and sacrifice.🙏

11/14/2023

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to an agency-wide scheduled closure on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, LifeWays will be closing early at our following locations:
-The LifeWays Hillsdale location will be closing early at 4:00 P.M.
-The LifeWays Jackson location will be closing early at 5:00 P.M.

11/14/2023

“Your child’s bravest moment may be the moment they tell,” said Special Agent Damon Bateson, who worked on the Otto case and is dealing with other sextortion investigations in the FBI’s Portland Field Office. “You want to be your kid’s best advocate,” Bateson stressed. “Have those conversations so that if something does happen, your child comes to you for help. The last thing you want is someone from the FBI knocking on your door because your child has been victimized in a crime.”

“It’s important from the youngest age, when your child first starts using the Internet, that you have those open dialogue conversations about what’s appropriate,” said Herrick.

Parents and caregivers should make decisions for their family about screen-time rules and limits. Connell does feel regular spot checks and conversations about who your child is conversing with and what applications they are using can be important, but the nature of these ever smaller, ever more powerful, and ever present devices mean children will have many unguarded and unsupervised moments online.

Barrett said that after dealing with many of these cases, he feels the most important messages to young people are simple ones:

1) Many people online are not who they say they are.
2) Don’t talk to people you don’t know online.
3) Understand that any content produced on a web-enabled device can be made public.
4) If you are being threatened or coerced online, tell someone. There is help and there is hope.

To report suspected sextortion, call the nearest FBI field office at https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices or 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324). To make a CyberTipline Report with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), visit https://report.cybertip.org/.

To learn more about the risks of sextortion, visit https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/stop-sextortion-youth-face-risk-online-090319

11/14/2023

Let your voice be heard.
Quite often people talk about what the health system is and/or is not doing.
This is an opportunity for you to share how the health system should best communicate and engage the community.
- What do you want to hear about?
- What is the process for you to share feedback?
- What community initiatives should the health system support
and/or invest in?
Your responses will be used to improve community engagement and bridge gaps between the health system and residents/patients.
If you take the survey and post a picture in the comments of the confirmation page to include the timestamp of completion, your name will be placed in a drawing for a $20 gift card. Names will be drawn each day for winners starting to day through Nov 15, 2023.
The Survey link is below:
https://qualtricsxmhjh72nw6d.qualtrics.com/.../SV...
****Eligible participants should live in the City of Jackson, MI, Jackson (MI) County, State of Michigan and/or received medical services at Henry Ford Health Jackson in the last two years.****

Let your voice be heard.

Quite often people talk about what the health system is and/or is not doing.

This is an opportunity for you to share how the health system should best communicate and engage the community.
- What do you want to hear about?
- What is the process for you to share feedback?
- What community initiatives should the health system support
and/or invest in?

Your responses will be used to improve community engagement and bridge gaps between the health system and residents/patients.

If you take the survey and post a picture in the comments of the confirmation page to include the timestamp of completion, your name will be placed in a drawing for a $20 gift card. Names will be drawn each day for winners starting to day through Nov 15, 2023.

The Survey link is below:
https://qualtricsxmhjh72nw6d.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rNxIVSBQyoMbki

****Eligible participants should live in the City of Jackson, MI, Jackson (MI) County, State of Michigan and/or received medical services at Henry Ford Health Jackson in the last two years.****

11/13/2023

11/13/2023

💚 DID YOU KNOW? INTEGRATED HEALTH CLINIC

There are many reasons to come to LifeWays for mental health services. However, one of our newest and favorite reasons is our Integrated Health Clinic!

Available to anyone receiving services with LifeWays or its service providers, the Integrated Health Clinic provides medical services to strengthen your journey to overall health and wellness.

The Integrated Health Clinic provides personalized care services that include:

• A supportive care team working with each other on behalf of the consumer

• Special attention for each consumer’s specific needs

• Education for consumer’s on how to manage their health conditions

• Care coordination

• Behavioral health care

• Primary Medical Care Services (Physicals, sick visits, chronic care, etc)

• Resource navigation

NEW TO LIFEWAYS?
Call our access team to schedule your first appointment at (517) 789-1209.

ALREADY RECEIVING SERVICES?
To schedule an Integrated Health Clinic appointment, call (517) 581-6801.

11/13/2023

UPCOMING WEBINAR | I DON’T KNOW HOW TO HANDLE HOLIDAY STRESS

Holidays are often associated with joy and excitement, but they also can be stressful, overwhelming, and challenging for parents and families. For some, holidays bring up feelings of grief, isolation, disappointment, and sadness. The holiday season can quickly bring increased stress and anxiety, and handling these emotions and navigating this period can be challenging for both parents and children.

Parents, join Mental Health America for this panel-style webinar, where they will discuss:

• Common challenges parents and caregivers face during the holidays
• Stress youth and teens encounter during the holidays
• Tips for maintaining good mental health through the holiday season

When: Tuesday, November 14th
Time: 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT

Register now: https://bit.ly/47cc1bW

11/13/2023

🌈 Caregivers come in all forms, from parents to siblings, spouses, and friends. Let's celebrate the diversity of caregivers and recognize that their love knows no bounds.

11/11/2023

November 11 is National Emergency Management Day!

Our Emergency Management Team at LifeWays is second to none. The work they do makes everyone a little bit safer every day and helps us feel prepared for any emergency we may experience.

Thank you to our emergency management team at lifeways!

11/11/2023

HAPPY VETERANS DAY!
Today, at LifeWays, we stand together to honor and celebrate our dedicated Veterans. We're deeply grateful for your service and the values you bring to our team!

11/11/2023

On Veterans Day, we stand united to honor and express our deepest gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served our nation. Your sacrifices and dedication have preserved our freedoms and way of life. Today and every day, we salute you for your courage and commitment. 🙏🎖️

11/09/2023

Happy World Quality Day! The Quality Management team at LifeWays provides efficient processes, systems, and outcomes for those we serve and our organization!

11/08/2023

To ensure we are creating the safest, and best clinical environment possible, LifeWays is ***temporarily*** changing the hours for the 23-hour living room to 7:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M. seven days a week. This change will take effect immediately, November 8, 2023. Crisis Services will remain available through our 24/7 Crisis number at 1 (800) 284-8288.

11/07/2023

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor those who selflessly provide care and support to their loved ones. Let's celebrate these unsung heroes and recognize the vital role they play in our communities. 💖

11/06/2023

HAPPY CORPORATE COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS WEEK!
A very special thank you to our Compliance team at LifeWays!
The work you do truly does make an impact on not only our organization itself, but those we serve as well.

10/31/2023

👥 Encourage open conversations about bullying with your friends, family, and colleagues. Awareness is the first step to prevention. Share your experiences and strategies for dealing with bullying. Together, we can learn and grow. 💬

10/30/2023

📣 National Publicist Day is celebrated every year to appreciate and acknowledge the work public relations professionals do to ensure proper communication reaches the world. Thank you to our Public Relations staff for all the work you do to keep our community informed!

10/27/2023

💛 Every person, regardless of their abilities, has the potential to make a meaningful contribution to our world. Celebrate the abilities, talents, and unique perspectives that individuals with Down syndrome bring to our communities. 🌍

10/26/2023

💪 Be an upstander, not a bystander. If you witness bullying, don't stay silent. Speak up, support the victim, and report it to authorities if necessary. Your actions can make a huge difference. 🤝

10/25/2023

🧠 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects people of all ages. For children, it may mean impulsive behavior, difficulty following instructions, and trouble sitting still. Early intervention can make a world of difference. 💪

10/24/2023

Discover the Power of Peer Support!

Embrace the journey of mental health recovery with us at LifeWays Peer Support Group. 🤝 We're here to empower and uplift each other, because we all walk the same path, facing similar challenges.

Join our safe, welcoming community where you can truly be yourself, find support, and help others on their healing journey. Together, we're stronger!

What you can expect:
✨ Engaging recovery activities
🧠 Coping skills and mental health education
🎨 Arts and crafts
🤝 Socialization
📚 Resource sharing
🌻 Seasonal projects
🍪 Snacks and refreshments

Become a part of our group activities - your input matters! 🗣️

Visit our page here to learn more: https://www.lifewaysmi.org/event-sign-up/stronger-together

Let's walk the path of recovery together.

10/24/2023

🌟We believe in the power of inclusion! This Down Syndrome Awareness Month, let's highlight the remarkable achievements of individuals with Down syndrome and raise awareness about the importance of creating an inclusive and accepting society.💙

10/23/2023

Your Experience Matters
Are you an LGBTQIA+ individual who has faced challenges or successes in seeking services in Jackson or Hillsdale County? Your unique perspective can make a difference. Share your experiences and help us create a more inclusive community.

Registration Required:
To ensure we can accommodate everyone and to provide further details, please register in advance.

Register Today
To register and reserve your spot, visit:

Hillsdale LGBTQIA+ Focus Group https://bit.ly/3FsooEz

Jackson LGBTQIA+ Focus Group https://bit.ly/45ESWO5

10/23/2023

🌟 Empower the youth! Teach them about empathy, resilience, and the importance of reporting bullying incidents. By educating the younger generation, we can create a future free from bullying. 📚✨

Learn more at:
https://www.stompoutbullying.org/
https://www.stopbullying.gov/

10/20/2023

🌈 Inclusion is not just a buzzword; it's a commitment to respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals. Let's use Down Syndrome Awareness Month as a platform to advocate for a more inclusive world where everyone can thrive. 🤗

10/19/2023

🌈 Healing takes time, but it's possible. If you've experienced bullying, remember that you're not alone. Reach out to support groups or mental health professionals who can provide guidance and healing resources. 🌼
https://www.stopbullying.gov/kids