St. Clair County Community Mental Health

02/02/2026

Sharing some wisdom for the week ahead:

02/01/2026

Help us choose the People’s Choice winner!

Our 2026 Stronger Together: You Are Not Alone High School Art Contest received 59 powerful entries from local students. Now it’s your turn to vote!

Browse the gallery, click to enlarge the artwork, note the number of your favorite piece, and cast one vote per person at the link below:
https://scccmh.org/events/art-contest-gallery/

Online voting closes at 5:00 PM on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Explore the SCCCMH Art Contest Gallery featuring creative artwork by talented high school students. This collection highlights student expression, imagination, and artistic skill showcased through the SCCCMH high school art comtest

01/31/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

Join a team that values innovation, growth, and collaboration. We’re actively hiring across multiple roles and would love to connect with talented professionals like you!

Explore our open positions and apply today:
https://scccmh.org/about-us/careers/

Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, there may be a place for you on our team.

01/30/2026

Cold weather is here! Dressing in layers and choosing weather-appropriate gear can help keep you and your family safe, warm, and comfortable as temperatures drop. A little preparation goes a long way in protecting your health during the winter months.

01/30/2026

Due to extreme cold, the CIS program is CLOSED today, Friday, January 30, 2026. CMH is open, and all staff are to report to work. However, the CIS program is closed, and there will be no transportation services provided to CIS, Community Enterprises, Goodwill, or Life Skills Programs. Stay warm!

01/30/2026

It’s dangerously cold, and warming shelters are open! There are two overnight options available in St. Clair County this weekend. See the updated grid for more details.

Blue Water Allies is open as a warming center now through Saturday at 9:00 AM. Meals, coffee, tea, and snacks available. All are welcome.

WANT TO HELP?
Immediate need: Gently used men’s & women’s winter boots, coats, and gender-neutral winter clothing can be dropped off at the Ally Center.

Blue Water Area Rescue Mission BWARM remains under Code Blue through Monday, February 2, at 8:30 AM, welcoming men and women overnight.

WANT TO HELP?
Consider an item from their Code Blue wishlist: https://a.co/4PKiII9

📞 Need help finding a warming shelter? Dial 211 for nearby options.

01/29/2026

St. Clair County Community Mental Health is celebrating an important leadership transition, sharing our gratitude for Karen Farr and welcoming Danielle Hazlewood as our new Chief Financial Officer.

After more than a decade of dedicated service, Karen Farr will retire on January 30, 2026. Since joining SCCCMH in 2013, Karen has been a trusted leader, guiding the agency through complex financial challenges with integrity, diligence, and commitment to public service. Her leadership has helped ensure SCCCMH remains fiscally strong while continuing to meet the needs of our community. We are incredibly grateful for all she has done and wish her the very best in retirement!

As Karen departs, we are excited to welcome Danielle Hazlewood into the role of Chief Financial Officer. Danielle brings more than 20 years of government finance experience and has been part of the SCCCMH team for more than five years, most recently serving as Finance Director. Her deep knowledge of local government, strong community ties, and belief in our mission make her a wonderful fit for this next chapter.

Please join us in thanking Karen for her years of service and welcoming Danielle as she steps into her new role.

01/29/2026

We’re proud to celebrate our quarterly C.A.R.E.S. Award recipients, who exemplify Compassion, Accessibility, Relationships, Empowerment, and Service Excellence in their daily work. Their dedication to our mission and to the people we serve strengthens our organization and our community.

Please join us in congratulating and thanking these outstanding team members.

Compassion | Heart in Action Award — Dennis Parrott
Accessibility | Barrier Breaker Award — Brian Landon
Relationship | Connector Award — Adrienne Luckenbacher
Empowerment | Lift as You Climb Award — Elizabeth Stone
Service Excellence | Above & Beyond Award — Meghan Fitzgerald

01/28/2026

We're in for another frigid weekend, and our friends at Blue Water Allies have stepped up again to provide an emergency warming shelter option. See their post below for details, hours, and ways you can help!

Warming Center Open at Blue Water Allies!

Blue Water Allies will be open as a warming center this Thursday at 9:00am through Saturday at 9:00am.
Please help spread the word and let community members in need know that our doors are open.

We are making arrangements to have meals generously donated by local restaurants and organizations. We’ll also be serving coffee, tea, and snacks, so feel free to stop in, warm up, and take a break.

All are welcome. 💙

A huge thanks to Mid City Nutrition Soup Kitchen, Raven Cafe, Chef Shell's Restaurant & Catering, Christopher's Flowers & Nicky D’s Burgerz for your incredibly generous donations of food, hats, and gloves. Your kindness is making a real difference for our community.

Last but certainly not least, thank you to Jayson Richards for pulling this all together and to our faithful volunteers without whom none of this would be possible.

01/28/2026

Join us for a fun, high-energy Mental Health Awareness Night with the Port Huron Prowlers on March 6 at 7:05 PM at McMorran Place! This is more than a hockey game,it’s a community night focused on awareness, connection, and support.

Proceeds from the game will benefit NAMI Blue Water Area and the SCCCMH Caring for Kids Fund, supporting mental health education and support right here in our community.

🎁 Giveaways for the first 750 fans
🎟️ Raffles & prize drawings
🎫 Discounted tickets are available now at https://scccmh.org/prowlers-tickets/

01/26/2026

Last week, St. Clair County Community Mental Health lost a beloved colleague, advocate, and friend.

Laura Bramlett was someone who showed up for others, with compassion, kindness, and an unrelenting belief in recovery. As a Peer Support Specialist and Case Manager at SCCCMH, Laura went above and beyond for the individuals she served, always taking the time to listen, encourage, and connect people to the resources they needed. Her warmth and genuine care made people feel seen, valued, and supported.

Laura was also a passionate advocate within the recovery community in St. Clair County and an active supporter of NAMI Blue Water, where she served as the secretary. She touched countless lives through her work, her advocacy, and her giving spirit, and her impact will continue to be felt by the individuals and families who were fortunate to know her.

We hold Laura’s family, friends, coworkers, and the entire recovery community close in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. She will be deeply missed and so lovingly remembered.

Read Laura’s obituary here:
https://www.youngcolonial.com/obituaries/laura-bramlett/obituary

01/26/2026

Monday, January 26, 2026 - All SCCCMH locations are open and all staff are to report to work. However, the CIS program is closed and no CMH transportation services will be provided to CIS, Community Enterprises, Goodwill or Life Skills programs.