Midland County Community Health Improvement Plan
The Midland County Community Health Improvement Plan aims to enhance the well-being of its residents through collaborative efforts, focusing on mental wellbeing, substance-free resilience, and healthy living. The plan addresses key issues such as increasing depression and anxiety rates, substance use trends, and health behaviors. By prioritizing these areas and implementing targeted interventions, the plan strives to create a healthier and more resilient community for all residents.
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COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN Midland County, Michigan
Midland Countys Vision Statement Midland County: an inclusive community. Together. Forward. Bold. An exceptional place where everyone thrives.
Mission The Health and Human Services Council of Midland County promotes the welfare of the community through systems level planning, collaboration, and promotion of health and human services with an emphasis on demonstrated effectiveness and prevention.
Background GUIDING PRINCIPLES Families have complex needs that cut across agency boundaries Collaborative services produce the best results Local people solve local problems
Priority Areas Mental Wellbeing Substance-free Resilience Healthy Living
Mental Wellbeing Data Points 2022 Midland County Health Survey (Adults) Depression increased from 26% in 2019 to 34% in 2022 Anxiety increased from 29% in 2019 to 41% in 2022 18.5% said that they were limited in activities due to emotional/mental problems 2022 Midland County Youth Survey Depression increased from 17% in 2016 to 28% in 2021 Suicide attempts increased from 14% in 2016 to 19% in 2021
Substance-free Resilience Data Points Tobacco and marijuana use increased since 2019 Cigarettes increased from 6.2% to 9.4% Vaping increased from 3.7% to 7.7% Medical Marijuana increased from 1.9% to 6.7% Recreational increased from 4.7% to 10.7% Increase in adults reporting negative consequences from alcohol use NARCAN (opioid overdose reversal) used in 115 emergency calls in 2022 11% of youth vape (3% of 6th graders, 24% of 12th graders) Youth perception of risk of marijuana use is lower than in previous years
8 Healthy Living Over 50% of those aged 45-54 have NEVER had any Colon Cancer Screening. Recommendation: Age 45 Less than 40% of those surveyed in 2022 met the physical activity guidelines
Substance-free Resilience 2022 Accomplishments Coalitions Consolidated coalitions to reduce redundancy Hosted first Youth Development Conference Social Norming Good To Know Campaign, promoting harm reduction for cannabis use Get Your Head out of the Clouds, educating youth about risks of vaping Opioids Established multidisciplinary Opioid Fatality Review team Conducted first OFR meeting
Healthy Living 2022 Accomplishments Hired a Food Navigator Assisted with SNAP benefits education at Farmers Market Provided sampling days Provided recipes Connected attendees to classes in the community Prescription for Health (Rx 4 Health) Increased number of classes held 57 attendees, 1,325 coupons provided, 84% redemption rate ($2,226) Health fair at Dow Diamond 300+ in attendance More than 20 booths providing education, resources, fitness classes & giveaways
Mental Wellbeing 2022 Accomplishments Behavioral Health Telehub Partnership: MyMichigan Health, Community Mental Health for Central Michigan & Ten16 Recovery Network 24/7/365 enhanced mental health crisis response in emergency department & follow up contacts Wellbeing Coalition Promoted wellbeing science, wisdom, & practices Enhanced overall mental wellbeing & prevention Comprehensive supports for Midland County schools students and staff Multi-level programming, staff training and direct services Increased behavioral health therapists in schools
Healthy Living 2023 Plans Increase knowledge and access to: physical activity, healthy eating, preventive health services Add physical activity elements to current events Enhance current physical activity offerings Sustain and grow Food navigator role Michigan State University Extension class offerings Promotion of vaccinations Provide education on preventive health services at current events
Mental Wellbeing 2023 Plans Goal 1: Decrease anxiety and depression for all ages (mindful of marginalized groups) Strategy 1: Identify through universal screening Strategy 2: Increase awareness of mental health resources Strategy 3: Improve access to services Goal 2: Increase positive assets for youth, adults, and older adults Strategy 1: Map the landscape Strategy 2: Implementation Literacy, Evaluation, Activation, Determination (LEAD) Strategy 3: Outcomes Dashboard
Substance-free Resilience 2023 Plans Goal 1: Create communities that foster healthy connection and development Objective 1: Increase Developmental Assets in youth Objective 2: Delay/prevent use of substances in youth Objective 3: Establish healthy norms for substance use in adults Objective 4: Increase recovery capital Objective 5: Reduce substance-use related adverse events Goal 2: Reduce Opioid Overdose Deaths Objective 1: Establish & manage ongoing meeting of new Opioid Fatality Review Team Objective 2: Increase access to and awareness of NARCAN Objective 3: Increase access to harm reduction strategies, such as fentanyl strips
Want to help? Contact Us: Overall Sharon Mortensen: smortensen@midlandfoundation.org Substance-free resilience Sam Price: sprice@1016.org Kathryn Tate: ktate@tlc4cs.org Mental wellbeing Deana Schad: dschad@cmhcm.org Dr. Kathy Dollard: kathy.dollard@mymichigan.org Healthy living Brent Mikkola: brent.mikkola@mymichigan.org
Want to help? Like our Facebook page: Midland County Health and Human Services Council https://www.facebook.com/healthymidland/ Check out the website: Health and Human Services - United Way of Midland County (unitedwaymidland.org)
