St. Clair County Community Mental Health

09/10/2025

Our CEO, Deb Johnson, is taking part in today’s Roof Top Rally during the Community Roof-Sit for Kids, a fundraiser for the St. Clair County Child Abuse/Neglect Council.

This friendly competition puts local leaders on the roof to see who can raise the most money in support of child abuse prevention and advocacy. Last year’s Roof Sit raised nearly $68,000—and with your help, we can go even higher this year!

Here’s how you can help right now:
➡️ Donate and select “Team CMH” to give Deb the edge in this rooftop showdown.
➡️ Tune in to Q Country 107.1 throughout the day for live coverage, playful banter, and rooftop challenges.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about bragging rights; it’s about supporting the belief that “It shouldn’t hurt to be a child.” 💜

To donate: call 810-966-9911, text “roofsit” to 243725, or scan the QR code on the flyer.

09/09/2025

This Su***de Prevention Week, we remind our community that hope and help are always within reach. You are not alone, and support is available 24/7.

📞 Call our 24/7 crisis line anytime at 810-966-2575.

09/07/2025

It's Self-Care September, andAction for Happiness Action for Happiness has given us 30 ways to prioritize taking care of ourselves this month. Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup!

09/06/2025

Privatizing oversight of our public behavioral health system doesn’t remove bureaucracy; it multiplies it. This shift threatens more than just budgets. It risks transparency, local accountability, and the quality of care that CMHs and their communities have built together over decades.

Take Action Now:
Michigan’s voice matters, and yours can make a difference. Head to the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan advocacy page to find an action alert that lets you easily contact your legislators. Share your concerns and stand up for our public mental health system. Every message counts. https://cmham.org/advocacy/take-action-now/

09/05/2025

September is Recovery Month! Our Recovery Summit Webinar Series kicked off this week and continues throughout the month. These free, virtual sessions explore important topics in recovery, prevention, treatment, and support, led by experts, professionals, and individuals with lived experience. The series is free to attend, and CE credits are available for Peers, Peer Recovery Coaches, MCBAP, and Social Work. Social Work CEs are $25 per credit hour, with a cap of $100 for the series, and are provided at no cost for SCCCMH staff and contract agency staff. Find the full schedule, session descriptions, and registration details at scccmh.org/recoverysummit.

09/04/2025

Help "Team CMH" out-fundraise "Team Law Enforcement"! Support the St. Clair County Child Abuse/Neglect Council's Roof Sit and you'll be entered to win a Detroit Red Wings ticket package! One entry to the drawing for every $50 donated to the CAN Council from Sunday, Sept. 7th to Wednesday, Sept. 10th. The drawing will take place on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. during the live Roof Sit broadcast on Q County 107. To donate, call 810-966-9911 or text “roofsit” to 243725. Be sure to say what team you're supporting when you call in your donation!!! *hint hint Team CMH** 😀

09/03/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month and a good time for a reminder to check in with yourself, check on and support others, and know that resources are here whenever they’re needed.

📞 Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
📞 St. Clair County residents can also call our 24/7 Crisis Line at (810) 966-2575

09/02/2025

At the beginning of August, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced it would be seeking competitive bids to manage the state’s public mental health system, with proposals due September 29. This means Michigan’s community-based mental health system which has been built over decades to serve people with complex needs, could be handed over to private companies.

While the bidding process is framed as a way to improve care, it brings significant risks and does not address the real gaps in services that indivduals and families face every day.

To help separate fact from fiction, the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan has created a Myth vs. Fact resource that explains what’s truly at stake for individuals, families, and communities across the state.

09/02/2025

Join the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Association of St. Clair County on September 27th at Kiefer Park in Port Huron for their 5k Run & Walk. Funds raised during this event benefit the DAA Respite Care Grants, educational presentations for individuals, families, and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's/other dementias, and research at the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center. Register for this impactful event here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/PortHuron/FirstAnnualAlzheimersWalk2015

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day!

On this day that celebrates hard work, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible team at SCCCMH and the many ways they make this place run. Whether they’re crunching numbers, fixing tech glitches, filing/copying, prescribing meds, running groups, or walking alongside someone in their recovery, every role matters. From admin, billing, finance, and IT to direct care staff, nurses, doctors, social workers, case managers, and peer supports - thank you for all the ways you show up every day to support recovery and wellness in our community.

Reminder: All SCCCMH locations are closed today, September 1st, for Labor Day. If you have a mental health emergency, call 810-966-2575 to reach our 24/7 Crisis Line. We will resume our regular operating hours on Tuesday.

08/30/2025

Tomorrow is Overdose Awareness Day. In our latest Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies segment with Thumbcoast.tv, SCCCMH CEO Deb Johnson talks with Liz King, Health Officer, and Alyse Nichols, Public Information Officer from the St. Clair County Health Department, about local resources, education, prevention efforts, and harm-reduction strategies available in St. Clair County to support individuals and families impacted by substance use.

Watch it here:

Liz King and Alyse Nichols of the St. Clair County Health Department talk about Overdose Awareness Week and the resources available to help those impacted in our community.

08/29/2025

All SCCCMH locations will be closed on Monday, September 1st, for Labor Day. If you have a mental health emergency, call 810-966-2575 to reach our 24/7 Crisis Line. We will resume our regular operating hours on Tuesday.