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Flinn Foundation’s Andrea Cole Recognized With Shining Light Award

As President and CEO, Cole works tirelessly to connect and collaborate, supporting mental health efforts in Michigan. The ‘Unsung Hero’ Award shines a light on her work.

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Youth Transition Funders Group Spotlights Mental Health Initiatives in Southeast Michigan 

At the October meeting in Detroit, the Flinn Foundation’s Andrea Cole highlighted TRAILS, a program bringing evidence-based mental health support to Michigan schools.

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Flinn Foundation Board Chairman, Chief Judge Freddie G. Burton, Jr., Honored With Prestigious National Award for Mental Health Advocacy

National recognition is for Chief Judge Burton’s leadership in transforming mental health services through the creation of Wayne County Probate Court’s Behavioral Health Unit.

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The Importance of Sharing Lived Experiences

Charita Cole Brown shares why she volunteers with NAMI, and what happens when we “stop whispering” about mental health challenges.

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Ethel and James Flinn Foundation Awards 2024 Grants

In all, 54 organizations received $2.6 million in grants from the Flinn Foundation.

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Empowering Behavioral Health Crisis Response: The BHERi Impact Lab

Key stakeholders convened to develop strategic plans for scaling effective behavioral health crisis response systems across the United States.

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Flinn Foundation Represented at Global Leadership Exchange on Mental Health

Social media’s effects on youth, climate anxiety and other topics were discussed by a small but influential group of mental health foundations. Learn more.

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Lived Experience Shared Through Poetry by R. Love

R. Love, a young woman from metro Detroit, finds healing and strength through writing. In her untitled poem, R. Love shares insight into what depression can feel like.

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