SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) — CMU Health said it will be the new organizational home for the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership (GLBRMHP).
“This transition allows us to grow thoughtfully and responsibly,” said Dallas Rau, director of GLBRMHP at CMU Health. “Partnering with CMU health opens the door to enhanced collaboration, innovation and sustainability, while maintaining the community-centered approach that has always guided our work.”
CMU Health said it plans to help create new opportunities to expand and strengthen GLBRMHP programming, deepen integration with clinical education and patient care and enhance support for mental health providers, patients and communities throughout the region.
“This collaboration strengthens mental health initiatives in the region by connecting education, clinical care and public health,” said Dr. Abishek Bala, child and adolescent psychiatrist at CMU Health. “It creates a pathway for medical students, residents, and fellows to engage directly with community needs. By working together, we are investing in a healthier, more resilient community.”
As GLBRMHP enters its next chapter at CMU Health, the Lift Our Voices: Be the Light fundraiser at the Horizons Conference Center has been postponed to allow time for continued collaboration and planning.
Other GLBRMHP programs, training and initiatives will continue uninterrupted throughout the transition.
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