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CMHA-CEI Invites the Community for a Morning of Hope and Healing: 2023 CMHA-CEI In-Person Community Event

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CMHA-CEI Invites the Community for a Morning of Hope and Healing: 2023 CMHA-CEI In-Person Community Event

Lansing, MI Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CMHA-CEI) invites the community to the 2023 CMHA-CEI Annual Community Event, which takes place on Monday, April 3rd from 9am to 12pm at the Lansing Center, located at 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933. The theme for this year’s event is Hope and Healing.

Last year, the event was held virtually. This year, CMHA-CEI would like to celebrate hope and healing with our community post COVID pandemic. “In our reflection, 2022 was a year of Hope and Healing. Glimmers of hope shined brighter as we slowly emerged from the peak of the pandemic and re-engaged in activities and events that had paused. Healing began as we experienced the sweetness and joy of opportunities to be together with family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, community partners, and other community members. We also know that healing will be ongoing for those of us who lost loved one's as a result of the pandemic,” explained Sara Lurie, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at CMHA-CEI.

The event will consist of the sharing of the CMHA-CEI 2022 Annual Report to the Community. CEO, Lurie hopes that the viewing of the CMHA-CEI 2022 Report to the Community will show the power of relationships, innovation, and connections in healing, growth, and recovery. “I hope participants will recognize they are the heroes in their own lives and in the lives of others and leave with appreciation for the strength and resilience of our partnerships and our community.”

Doors will open at 9:00 a.m., a breakfast buffet will be provided, and the event will start at 9:30 a.m. Following the presentation of the 2022 Annual Report to the Community, Michael Hahn will provide a thrilling presentation on how we can embrace our inner hero! “During the session, I'll share the habits of everyday heroes like you… I’ll give you a chance to think about a hero from your past and appreciate them for their sacrifice, dedication and example. I hope you'll discover that you already possess many of the Hero Habits. Superhero Tip: Heroes are everyday people (like us), who have ingrained habits that enable them to be resilient,” explained Michael Hahn, Keynote Speaker and author of Hero Habits.

To register for the event, please visit https://bit.ly/2023AnnualCommunityEvent or by calling (517) 237-3155

To learn more about our services and programs, please visit CMHA-CEI at www.ceicmh.org

About Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CMHA-CEI):
The Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CMHA-CEI) provides, directly and through partnerships, a comprehensive set of person-centered, high quality, and effective behavioral health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services to the residents of this community.