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ABC12 featured GHS’s community-focused event that paired free haircuts with conversations about mental health, emotional well-being, and suicide prevention. The event emphasized the power of trusted community spaces in breaking down barriers to seeking help. https://www.abc12.com/community/free-haircuts-real-talk-flint-barber-shop-tackles-mens-mental-health/article_a2c5807e-cf9d-4ae7-8c61-724da8f3d518.html […]

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MLive highlighted GHS’s efforts to engage men where they are by hosting a free community event that combined mental health resources, meaningful discussions, and barbershop culture to promote wellness and connection throughout the Flint community. https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2026/05/genesee-health-system-to-host-free-barbershop-mental-health-event-in-flint.html     […]

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In recognition of Men’s Mental Health Month, GHS partnered with local organizations to host Shop Talk, an event that encouraged honest conversations about mental health, physical health, suicide prevention, and community support among men in Flint. Genesee Health System partners with community organizations to host Shop Talk for Men’s Mental Health Month   […]

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Genesee Health System brought mental health conversations directly into the community through a barbershop-based event focused on suicide prevention, emotional wellness, and reducing stigma among African American men. The event created a trusted space for open dialogue and connection. Breaking the Silence: Genesee Health System’s barbershop mental health event promotes community dialogue and suicide prevention […]

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Kailey Baker, Behavioral Health Urgent Care-Manager of Criminal Justice Diversion, highlights the need for first responders to seek help. “Grief can be different in everybody,” said Baker. “And noticing that everyday calls, for them, it can be that they’re desensitized from everyday calls. That’s part of the job; they have to compartmentalize things.” GHS is […]

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FLINT, Mich. – Genesee Health System is providing free and confidential mental health support to law enforcement officers in the county, aiming to break the stigma surrounding mental health. Kailey Baker, manager of criminal justice diversion with Genesee Health System, emphasized the importance of removing barriers to support. “We talk about how they can manage […]

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