Mental Health Series– August, 2021

The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation partnered with Metro Parent to create a year-long series of articles promoting mental health awareness and understanding. We invite you to read the current article, How to Disrupt the Stigma of Mental Illness.

To follow the series, go to www.metroparent.com. We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments.

Mental Health Series– July, 2021

The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation partnered with Metro Parent to create a year-long series of articles promoting mental health awareness and understanding. We invite you to read the current article, Avoidance Behavior in Young Children.

To follow the series, go to www.metroparent.com. We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments.

Mental Health Series– June, 2021

The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation partnered with Metro Parent to create a year-long series of articles promoting mental health awareness and understanding. We invite you to read the current article, Support Systems Instead of Jail for Mental Health Needs.

To follow the series, go to www.metroparent.com. We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments.

2021 Request for Proposals (RFPs)

The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals from non-profit organizations that deliver mental health care and services in southeast Michigan (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw).

The Flinn Foundation recognizes the importance of providing ongoing support to partner organizations as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and we move towards recovery. 

All applications must be submitted through our Online Grant Application Process which is accessible directly from our website:
A tutorial is available to help familiarize you with the process
The deadline for all applications is Thursday, July 22, 2021 – 4:00PM

Please click on the following Request for Proposals (RFPs) links for details: 

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES – ADULTS

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES – CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

CAPACITY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES

Detroit Public Safety Foundation

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN), the Detroit Police Department (DPD) and the City’s Housing and Revitalization Department are collaborating to create a Behavioral Health Co-Response pilot program.

To learn about the grant, click here.

Mental Health Series– May, 2021

The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation partnered with Metro Parent to create a year-long series of articles promoting mental health awareness and understanding. We invite you to read the current article, Improving Mental Health at School.

To follow the series, go to www.metroparent.com. We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments.

Mental Health Series– April, 2021

The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation partnered with Metro Parent to create a year-long series of articles promoting mental health awareness and understanding. We invite you to read the current article, Imperative of Addressing Childhood Trauma in Detroit.

To follow the series, go to www.metroparent.com. We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments.

Mental Health Series– March, 2021

The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation partnered with Metro Parent to create a year-long series of articles promoting mental health awareness and understanding. We invite you to read the current article, Practical Ways to Carve Out Time for Self-Care.

To follow the series, go to www.metroparent.com. We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments.