Stephanie McCann, LMSW

09/02/2025

Looking for food assistance in Midland County? Here are the mobile food distribution dates for September from the Midland County Food Assistance Network. 🥕🥨🍅🫘

Mobile Food Distribution Dates
— September 13th: Sunrise Baptist Church
*Call (989) 486-9393, line 1, to register starting on September 4.

— September 16th: West Midland Family
Center
*Call (989) 750-9114 to register, starting on September 9.

— September 22nd: Coleman Family Center
*Call (989) 465-2079 to register, starting on September 15.

— September 29th: North Midland Family Center
*Call (989) 689-7770 to register, starting on September 15.

Remember, this is a first-come, first-served program. You'll need to stay in your car, and volunteers will place the food inside for you. No ID or proof of income is necessary. All are welcomed 💙

08/16/2025

Today is National Financial Awareness Day. Here at NNEDV, we believe in raising awareness about financial abuse, a tactic of power and control that many abusers choose to use in order to keep partners trapped in relationships.

If you've experienced this kind of violence, know that you're not alone and that resources are available. 💙 Learn more: https://buff.ly/zVO98bH

[Image description: Against a wavy blue background, text reads: "Examples of financial abuse. Forcing a partner to miss, leave, or be late to work, or harassing a partner at work. Withholding money or basic resources from a partner, or giving a partner an “allowance." Controlling how shared finances are spent. Stealing money, credit, property, or identity from a partner. Forcing a partner to file fraudulent documents or overspend on credit cards." NNEDV logo in bottom right. The NNEDV logo consists of 66 small house shapes arranged in a large house shape, and text reading: "NNEDV."]

08/15/2025

07/30/2025

MSU S*xual Assault Healthcare Program is here to help community members! We can support community members in these counties.
- Ingham
- Eaton
- Shiawassee
- Clinton

Learn more at centerforsurvivors.msu.edu

07/23/2025

07/23/2025

Code Red Alert: July 23–24, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM

Due to extreme heat, the City of Lansing has authorized a Code Red for Wednesday and Thursday. Cooling centers are open across the city to help residents stay safe.

Community Centers (8:30 AM – 8:45 PM)
• Letts – 1220 W. Kalamazoo St.
• Foster – 200 N. Foster St.
• Gier – 2400 Hall St.
• Alfreda Schmidt Southside – 5825 Wise Rd.

Additional Air-Conditioned Locations:
• Capital Area District Library (10 AM – 8 PM)

Downtown Branch – 401 S. Capitol Ave

South Lansing Branch – 3500 S. Cedar St
• CATA Transportation Center (7 AM – 7 PM) – 420 S. Grand Ave

Family Cooling Options:
• Hunter Park Pool – 1400 Fuller St
Open 1–4 PM & 5–7 PM
More info
• Hawk Island Park – Beach and splash pad available

Day Centers for Unhoused Residents:
• Advent House – 743 N. MLK Jr. Blvd. (8 AM – 5 PM)
• Holy Cross/New Hope – 430 N. Larch St. (8 AM – 8 PM)
• City Rescue Mission (Women & Children) – 2216 S. Cedar St. (8 AM – 5 PM)

Important Note:
BWL will not perform electric shut-offs during Code Red.

Stay Safe Tips:
• Stay hydrated
• Avoid midday outdoor activity
• Wear light, breathable clothing
• Use sunscreen
• Stay in air-conditioned spaces
• Check on vulnerable individuals
• Protect pets from heat and hot pavement
• Know signs of heat illness (e.g., headache, nausea, dizziness) and seek help if needed

For updates and full info: https://www.lansingmi.gov/433/Cooling-Centers?fbclid=IwY2xjawLtzhhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvM3NGVVdabWNMQUt1VVZXAR5nkiwp6zPEXlTkHyZfETWmKqaP1JcwJP5FZnXir5Gxc4otClcq3XHZlRqqWw_aem_MBGtRol5nGnwlqiZSnSNHw

07/21/2025

CADL Downtown Lansing and CADL South Lansing are partnering with the Lansing School District to provide free, nutritious lunches for children up to age 18 and their caregivers. We will also show family films while you lunch!
This program will run until Friday August 8th.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: CADL South Lansing, 12-1 pm
Tuesday, Thursday: CADL Downtown Lansing, 12-1 pm

07/02/2025

The woman who has carried the weight of generations—bearing burdens she was told weren’t hers to put down.

The woman who learned to survive in a world that asked her to be everything for everyone, while leaving little for herself.

The woman who silenced her dreams to keep the peace, who gave endlessly because she was told that’s what love looked like.

They are tired.

But their exhaustion isn’t weakness—it’s a testament to their endurance. A sign that they’ve carried more than their share, shouldered more than was fair, and still managed to keep moving.

Now, it’s time to lay some of those burdens down. To rest. To breathe. To honor the women within us—not for what they’ve endured, but for the courage it took to endure.

Healing begins here, in the decision to give ourselves what no one else ever did: rest, grace, and permission to be whole again.

If all the women in you are tired, let this be your reminder—it’s okay to stop. It’s okay to put yourself first. It’s okay to choose a different path. ꩜🕊️♥︎ Ella

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07/01/2025

Special Offer for Lactation Visits!

Get 3 home visits for $450! Or get 3 in clinic/virtual visits for $250!

06/26/2025

Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or who just needs to talk can call or text the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline any time to speak with a crisis counselor.

You can also find free and low-cost mental health resources nearby through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/healthcare/help/type/free-or-low-cost-mental-health-care.

06/24/2025

**Area Cooling Center Information**

Below are the cooling centers that were reported to CMDHD by county emergency management or listed by 211 this morning for the six counties that CMDHD serves. The heat risk situation continues to evolve, so dial 211 or visit https://mi211.org/ to confirm locations and hours before heading to your closest cooling center.

Arenac County: Please dial 211 to find current cooling center locations.

Clare County: Harrison Senior Center, Clare County Senior Community Center (Farwell), and Lincoln Township Hall. Visit https://mi211.org/search-results?zipcode=48617-Clare?taxterm=Extreme%20Heat%20Cooling%20Programs.

Gladwin County: Please dial 211 to find current cooling center locations.

Isabella County: Isabella County Commission on Aging (Mt. Pleasant), VFW Post 3033 (Mt. Pleasant), and West Midland Family Center (Shepherd). Visit https://mi211.org/search-results?zipcode=48858-Isabella?taxterm=Extreme%20Heat%20Cooling%20Programs.

Osceola County: Please dial 211 to find current cooling center locations.

Roscommon County: Richfield Township Hall (St. Helen). Visit https://mi211.org/search-results?zipcode=48653-Roscommon?taxterm=Extreme%20Heat%20Cooling%20Programs.

03/28/2025

The GSCC is offering free and confidential HIV and STI testing in the office throughout the month of March, thanks to the Ingham County health Department, the Lansing Area Aids Network, and our Peer S*x Educator! The dates and times we are offering testing are indicated on the calander, and the providers are listed below.

Our Peer S*x Educator is offering HIV testing every Wednesday(4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23) from 1:30-3:30pm. Testing will not be offered over break.This is indicated on the calander by a Blue Dot.

Ingham County Health Department will be offering HIV and STItesting on Tuesday April 1st from 1PM - 4:30PM. This is indicated on the calander by a Green Square.

Lansing Area Aids Network will be providing free HIV and STI testing on Monday, March 21st, from 12pm - 2 pm. This is indicated on the calander by a Red Hexagon.

All of our testing will occur in the Gender and S*xuality Campus Center, in room 302 in the Student Services Building
556 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824

All programs and activities are open to all without restriction or preference based on race, s*x, color, ethnicity, national origin or other protected personal identity.