Vision: Injury free Michigan
Mission: Work with public and private partners to prevent injury and promote health equity in Michigan.
The Injury and Violence Prevention Section works with state and local partners to help Michigan communities stop injuries and violence and access to resources for supporting a healthy brain, living with dementia, and caregivers. Here is what we do:
MDE - MI Safe Storage Notice (Arabic | Spanish)
What is the secure storage law in Michigan? - Guide for MDE (Arabic | Spanish)
Download “The Talk” flyer (Arabic | Spanish) to help start the conversation on secure firearm storage with children and learn more.
Michigan Injury Indicators Dashboard: The Michigan Injury Indicators Dashboard provides fatal and nonfatal injury data of Michigan residents. This includes data on deaths, hospitalizations and emergency department visits for common injury types.
How to safely dispose of unwanted medications:
Michigan Department Health and Human Services (MDHHS) opioid resources: Michigan has support for those individuals or friends and family members who may be at high-risk for an opioid overdose. You can have naloxone mailed to you at no cost by visiting https://nextdistro.org/michigan.
Find food, housing, and other social service assistance near you
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit the Lifeline Chat to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Dementia is an overall term to describe a variety of symptoms related to loss of cognitive function. Physical activity, well balanced diet, and socialization have been proven to support a healthy brain and reduce the chances of developing dementia.
Violence is the intentional use of power or force against oneself or another person. Violence can be physical, psychological or sexual. Examples are suicide, sexual assault, and bullying.
Michigan Opioid Settlement and Overdose Data to Action (MOSODA) Program
Information for Suicide Prevention
Educational Materials Regarding Rape Prevention and Links and Resources for Sexual Violence Prevention.
