Free Haircuts, Real Talk: Flint Barbershop Tackles Men’s Mental Health
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
Genesee Health System Hosts Free Barbershop Mental Health Event
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
GHS Partners with Community Organizations for Men’s Mental Health Month Shop Talk
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. https://theflintcouriernews.com/genesee-health-system-partners-with-community-organizations-to-host-shop-talk-for-mens-mental-health-month/
Breaking the Silence: Barbershop Event Promotes Community Dialogue and Suicide Prevention
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. https://theflintcouriernews.com/breaking-the-silence-genesee-health-systems-barbershop-mental-health-event-promotes-community-dialogue-and-suicide-prevention-for-african-american-men/
The Effects of Trauma on First Responders
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…
Genesee Health System Offers Free Mental Health Support to Law Enforcement
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…
Genesee Health System Offers Mental Health Support at Grand Blanc-McFarlen Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/04/2025 Genesee Health System Offers Mental Health Support at Grand Blanc-McFarlen Library GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Genesee Health System (GHS) continues to support Genesee County families and the community during this difficult time with walk-in mental health support at the Grand Blanc-McFarlen Library, 515 Perry Rd., Grand…
Genesee Health System Offers Mental Health Support and Tips During Crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 09/30/2025 Genesee Health System Offers Mental Health Support and Tips During Crisis GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Genesee Health System (GHS) is here for our Genesee County families and community during this difficult time as we all support and take care of each other in the coming days…
Genesee Health System Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 09/03/2025 Genesee Health System Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Each September, Genesee Health System (GHS) and the Genesee County Suicide Prevention Coalition observe Suicide Prevention Month as a time to raise awareness, honor those lost to suicide, and support individuals, families,…
Genesee Health System receives top certification for Crisis Intervention Training program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/22/2025 Genesee Health System receives top certification for Crisis Intervention Training program GENESEE COUNTY, MI—The Genesee Health System (GHS) Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program has been awarded Platinum Level Certification through CIT International. It is the only Platinum Level Certification program in the Michigan Region and…