The community mental health authority for Kent County, network180 connects individuals and their families to services for mental illness, substance use disorders or developmental disabilities.

One in every five individuals lives with some form of a mental illness like schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder or chronic depression. Through various supports and treatments available, a severe and persistent mental illness can be treated.

Over twenty-five million individuals live with a substance use disorder caused by the excessive or ongoing use of drugs or alcohol. The good news is recovery is possible through appropriate treatments and supports.

Developmental disabilities, such as Autism and intellectual disability, appear before someone is 22 years old. If someone you know has a developmental disability, services are available that can help.

The behavioral and emotional well-being of children and adolescents is an important part of strengthening families. Delivering services and supports as quickly as possible is necessary to ensure that children and their families are prepared.

Learn how to identify warning signs to administering proper responses. Click "learn more" to find out how you can enroll in training for Mental Health First Aid.

The award-winning Kent County Prevention Coalition will hold its annual Youth Summit on Friday, May 2, 2014. Click "learn more" for information.

Enroll in the Healthy Michigan Plan. Open enrollment will be at network180 on April 2 & 9.