My City Wellness Fall 2021

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We understand that physical and mental health are interconnected. We are concernedwith the overall health of everybody. " Danis Russell, CEO

C hildren receive mental health consequences of maltreatment. Early intervention and support can make a big difference in the life of a child and their emotional and social health is of utmost concern in the program. Recently, and due to the growth of children’s services since the advent of the water crisis, GHS began the construction of a new building located on S. Saginaw St., between 9th and 10th Streets. “Currently, we provide services at a number of different facilities throughout Flint and Genesee County,” says Russell. “We really need more space and we really need to consolidate.” GHS has been providing children’s services they need to overcome the negative

services from a number of buildings for years – a burden to families with children needing multiple forms of therapy. GHS board member, William Winiarski of Rowe Professional Service Company, offered the idea of a single building to house all children’s services. The C.S. Mott Foundation took interest and before Russell could blink, plans were in the works for a brand-new facility that will house all children’s program areas including the Neurological Center for Excellence, Children’s Autism Center, Outreach, and Child and Family Services. The building is funded through new market tax credits and private and public funding, including a $5.5 million grant from the C.S. Mott Foundation and a $200,000 grant fromThe Community

Foundation of Greater Flint through the Flint Kids Fund. “It’s extremely exciting and surprising,” says Russell. “It will be a great thing for children.” Genesee Health System is there for any person, adult or child struggling with physical or mental health issues. They are ready and willing to go above and beyond for anyone in this community. “Anyone can just walk in. You don’t need an appointment or referral,” says Russell. “We have been in the area for over 50 years and still, a lot of people don’t know about us. GHS is here to help.” If you or anyone you know are in need of help, don’t hesitate to call the free GHS crisis hotline and virtual behavioral health urgent care at 810.257.3740. Š

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