HealthWest

08/21/2025

Today is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

Do your part to prevent an overdose by carrying Narcan. HealthWest still offers free Narcan in our lobby at 376 E. Apple Ave., in Muskegon.

If you or someone you know needs help with recovery, check out our website: https://healthwest.net/substance-use-disorders/

Need to talk? Call our Warmline: 231-722-HELP (4357)

Today on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, we honor the memory of lives lost to fentanyl overdoses. SAMHSA stands with families and communities, raising awareness about the dangers of fake pills and illegally made fentanyl. Learn more: samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/overdose-prevention

08/21/2025

Are You Ready for School?

Here's a quick checklist:
Notebooks and folders 📓
Pencils and pens ✏
School planner 📔
Highlights and sticky notes 🗒
Mental health resources 🧠

Back to school can be an exciting time but can also bring on feelings of stress. HealthWest has some resources that can help you and your child(ren) feel better this school year.
https://tinyurl.com/yc59myzn

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08/21/2025

Delta County has joined a number of other counties in the state opposing a plan from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to bid out contracts for prepaid inpatient health plans, or PIHP, for the public mental health system.

“If management is transferred to private health plans, county governments would lose their direct role in overseeing the allocation and use of Medicaid mental health dollars. This shift could lead to decisions driven by profit motives rather than the best interests of Michigan residents, particularly those with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders.”
https://www.dailypress.net/news/local-news/2025/08/delta-county-opposes-state-move-on-mental-health-services-plans/

If you agree, that this change is detrimental, speak up now and let your lawmakers know: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Legislature/Legislators

ESCANABA — Delta County has joined a number of other counties in the state opposing a plan from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to bid out contracts for prepaid inpatient health plans, or PIHP, for the public mental health system. After hearing a presentation Tuesday from Path...

08/20/2025

Congratulations to our Health, Wellness, and Recovery Picnic raffle winners!! 🎉

08/18/2025

Here are some highlights from our Health, Wellness, and Recovery Picnic! We had such an amazing time. Thank you for coming out on Thursday and making this the best one yet!

08/14/2025

Thank you to all the exhibitors and participants who came out to Health, Wellness and Recovery Picnic 2025. By all measures, this was the largest HWR ever!

Our photographer is combing through our pictures and we can't wait to share some, but we'd love to see yours! If you got some great shots, throw them in the comments.

Otherwise, we'll see you at HWR 2026 for our 15th anniversary!

08/14/2025

Thank you to the team at Culver's for coming out and sharing free frozen treats at Health, Wellness and Recovery Picnic 2025!

We'll be at Hackley Park until 2pm. Come on out!

08/14/2025

The gates are open! Come on down to Hackley Park for Health, Wellness and Recovery Picnic 2025!

There's more than 100 exhibitors, freebies and more!

The event goes until 2pm and the first 1,000 people will get a free lunch!

08/14/2025

Today is the day!

The weather is going to be perfect today! So come out to Hackley Park for a lunch, live music, kids activities, and for the chance to win a $700 gift card for a brand new bike!

The numbers are in and this is going to be our largest picnic ever with well over 100 resource booths.

**New this year - Culver's will be handing out free custard!**

08/13/2025

Yesterday our Eventbrite page was experiencing a glitch. If you or someone you know had problems registering, we apologize for the inconvenience.

The issue has resolved itself and veterans can register for the BBQ again!

Calling all area ! HealthWest's Veterans Navigator is firing up the grill this Friday for a BBQ. Join fellow veterans at Ross Park for some summer fun.

Register here: bit.ly/VetSummerBBQ

08/12/2025

It's the final countdown! 🎶

We are 2 days away from our Health, Wellness & Recovery Picnic🎉

What can you expect?
- Over 100 resource booths
- Free lunch for the first 1,000 attendees,
- Activities for the kids
- A free raffle ticket

What are the prizes up for grabs? Gift cards to:
- Home Depot
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park
- Salon 297 Hair & Day Spa
- PetSmart
- Lakeshore Community Cash

The grand prize that EVERYONE gets entered in to win? A $700 gift card to Breakaway Bicycles & Fitness!!

We are looking forward to seeing you all there!

08/11/2025

Congratulations, Jake! Thank you so much for all the work you do for those that we serve. 🥳👏🏆