Learn about Federal changes to Medicaid and Food Assistance Programs..
Michigan's Women, Infants & Children program, providing supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding information, and other resources for healthy mothers & babies.
Information on the Family Independence Program, State Disability Assistance, SSI, Refugee, and other cash assistance.
If you cannot afford child care, payment assistance is available.
Children's Special Health Care Services information and FAQ's.
Information on assistance with home repairs, heat and utility bills, relocation, home ownership, burials, home energy, and eligibility requirements.
Information on the Food Assistance Program, eligibility requirements, and other food resources.
Information about the health care programs available through Medicaid and how to qualify.
Our migrant program works with a number of organizations to provide services for Michigan’s migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
A federal program which helps persons admitted into the U.S. as refugees to become self-sufficient after their arrival.
Universal caseload, or task-based processing, is a different way of handling public assistance cases.
Information on the Children's Protective Services Program, child abuse reporting procedures, and help for parents in caring for their children.
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Programs for healthy children & families, including immunization, lead poisoning prevention, prenatal smoking cessation, and many others.
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Information about the Michigan law that requires certain information be made available to a woman who is seeking an abortion at least 24 hours prior to the abortion procedure.
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MDHHS and partners support a continuum of prevention services. The continuum is inclusive of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention activities. Visit this page to learn more.
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' (MDHHS) Environmental Health Bureau (EHB) uses the best available science to reduce, eliminate, or prevent harm from environmental, chemical, and physical hazards.
Information, sources of data and resources to support Firearm Injury Prevention efforts across the state of Michigan.
Medical Resources for Child Protection
Serves as liaison and provides funding to Michigan’s 45 local health departments.
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Offers resources for agencies who operate the Weatherization Assistance Program in the state of Michigan
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The Dementia and Healthy Brain Unit focuses on providing education to Michigan residents about how to recognize early signs of dementia, achieving a healthy brain through physical activity, socialization, and environmental factors, and providing resources and support to caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Education, support, and resources are provided through two programs within the Unit- the Michigan Dementia Coalition and Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act program.
The Michigan Dementia Coalition - a collaborative group of community agencies, universities, dementia caregivers, and state government programs concerned about dementia and related conditions. For more information, visit the Michigan Dementia Coalition website.
The BOLD Program works to increase awareness and understanding of ADRD with fellow Michiganders and health care professionals. To learn more, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act page.There are multiple lifestyle changes that can support a healthy brain which can lead to a reduction in risk for some types of dementia such as Alzheimer's disease.
Dementia is a loss of cognitive functioning and behavioral ability that significantly interferes with a person's daily life and activities. There are over 100 forms of dementia, however the most common are Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, and frontotemporal dementia. Alzheimer's Disease is the most common type of dementia. In 2020, there were 202,800 Michiganders over the age of 65 living with Alzheimer's disease (Alzheimer’s Association, 2024).
Find out more about the different dementia types: https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia/types-of-dementia
Why should I get diagnosed early?
An early diagnosis can support the patient and their care partner(s). Not only can this assist with earlier connection to support, routine establishment, and medications but it allows the patient to take some control and be involved in planning ahead. You and your care partner(s) can begin to live well with Dementia.
Resources
To support care partners (givers) on this journey we recommend you engage with at least one of the organizations below for ongoing support.
The 24/7 Helpline. Call 365 days a year to speak with a dementia expert about local resources, crisis assistance, and more. 1-800-272-3900
Mi Caregiver Connection, a collection of resources and tools recommended by the Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan.
AARP-Michigan offers numerous resources for family caregivers including tips for providing care, financial guidance, and how to find work-life balance.