Michigan boosts bed capacity in ‘horribly underserved’ mental health system

Michigan mental health care providers, patients and their families and law enforcement have said the state does not have enough resources to care for people in psychiatric crisis.

By: Eli Newman

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 858

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Elizabeth Hertel, the state’s health department director, are touting the ‘increased capacity’ of Michigan’s mental health care services
A new pediatric center for behavioral health is opening in Grand Rapids later this month, while southeast Michigan is getting new psychiatric hospital, adding beds for adults and minors
Providers, patients, families and advocates say Michigan’s behavioral health care system is underserved, but critical reporting from state lawmakers is still missing

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