b'Sunrise Communityand community-driven solutions. In addition to Resource Center coordinating partners and planning the facility, We dontOn a sweltering August day, more than 400 parentsMiHIA is also seeking the capital investment needed and children from Arenac County gathered underto bring the project to life.deliver theone roof to receive backpacks, school supplies, andThe future facility will operate through cooperative care. We helpfresh produce from over 20 partnering agencies.agreements with treatment courts and behavioral For many families, the relief was palpablenothealth service providers to offer comprehensive those whojust from the air-conditioned space, but from thesupport services tailored to residents needs. As convenience of accessing multiple resources in a do, deliver itsingle location. That day marked the beginning ofMiHIA continues to serve as strategic planner and convener, the initiative is poised to become better. a new chapter for a shuttered elementary schoola cornerstone of recovery infrastructurewhere in Standish, now being transformed into a vibrantjustice meets compassion, and where healing is community resource center. built to last.MiHIA, in partnership with the Standish-Sterling CAREring Quick Response Team Community School District, coordinated theBay City Childcare Initiativerenovation of the facility to house health services,In Bay City, the rising cost and limited availability After surviving an overdose, Alex received a knockchildcare, and a range of community programs. TheRecovery Housing of childcare left working parents facing impossible on his doornot from law enforcement, but from aCentral Michigan District Health Department servesRecovery doesnt end in the courtroom, it beginschoices. Recognizing the urgency, city officials peer recovery coach and an EMT. That visit markedas an anchor tenant, while a local childcare providerwith a safe place to call home. Treatment courtallocated $750,000 from American Rescue Plan the beginning of his recovery journey. expands its reach to meet growing demand. Asjudges across the region understand that stableAct (ARPA) funds and called upon MiHIA to launch Now in its sixth year, the CAREring Quick Responsefiscal agent and strategic planner, MiHIA is guidinghousing is the foundation for long-term healing anda multi-step initiative to stabilize and expand the Team, coordinated by MiHIA, connects overdosethe development of a sustainable business modelsuccess. Thats why MiHIA is building a coalitionregions childcare infrastructureensuring that survivors with compassionate care and criticaland ensuring that community governance remainsto develop a regional supportive housing facilityfamilies and employers alike have access to reliable, resources. The program partners with Peer360at the heart of the project. inspired by Andys Place in Jackson, a proven modelaffordable care.Recovery Alliance, Mobile Medical ResponseFunded by a $1.1 million grant from the Michiganthat combines permanent housing with wraparoundMiHIA responded by convening a multi-(MMR), Great Lakes Bay Health Centers and SacredDepartment of Labor and Economic Opportunityservices for individuals in recovery. stakeholder advisory committee, bringing Heart Rehabilitation Services to reduce barriers to(LEO), the center is poised to become a beacon ofThis ambitious project is the result of years oftogether voices from government, business, treatment and save lives. By meeting individualsintegrated services and rural resilience. What wasvisioning, planning, and relationship-building.education, and childcare to guide the initiative where they arephysically and emotionallytheonce an empty school is now being reborn as a hubWith strong encouragement from the Michiganwith shared insight and accountability. Through team builds trust and opens pathways to recoveryof opportunitywhere families can find support,Association of Treatment Court Professionalstargeted needs assessments, cost modeling, and that traditional systems might miss. connection, and a stronger start to the school year(MATCP) and the unwavering support of regionalincentive programs, MiHIA is building a common Funded by an annual $200,000 grant from theand beyond. treatment court judges, MiHIA is actively workingunderstanding of the challenges and crafting Michigan Department of Health and Humanto identify a location and secure funding thatactionable solutions. Grants to childcare providers Services (MDHHS), quick response teams havereflects its commitment to dignity, recovery,are improving access and elevating quality, while become a cornerstone of regional overdose response that strengthens the continuum of care across mid-Michigan. Each knock on the door isWe dont run the programs. more than a visitits a lifeline. We make sure they run stronger, smarter, and together.8 2022-2025 MiHIA Impact Report 2022-2025 MiHIA Impact Report 9'