Dave Pankotai (left), former CEO of MCCMH, was recognized at the 2023 Mental Health Matters Awards Ceremony for his efforts in creating a crisis intervention team for law enforcement officers and a pocket guide to community resources for legislators. The award will be presented to Lt. Kevin Gillespie. MCCMH is currently accepting nominations for this year’s Mental Health Matters Awards. Photo provided by: MCCMH
Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) will recognize Mental Health Champions and invite nominations for the award at its second annual Mental Health Matters Awards Ceremony on May 23rd. .
“More than one in five adults in the United States has a mental illness,” MCCMH Interim CEO Tracy Smith said in a news release. “The Mental Health Matters Awards are an opportunity to lift, celebrate and formally recognize individuals, professionals and service organizations in Macomb County who work diligently to provide care to these individuals and others. provide us with.
Nominations are being accepted until April 1st.
If you would like to nominate an impactful person or organization, please submit an application at mccmh.net/mental-health-matters/ (candidates must have been involved with MCCMH in the past year).
“People enter the mental health field to make a difference in the lives of other people,” said John, president and CEO of CARE of Southeast Michigan, who was recognized for his work. said Susan Steiff. “This award allowed us to come together for a night and recognize the impact our colleagues have made.”
Previous winners of the 2023 Mental Health Matters Awards include:
• Advocate Champion – Mellena Martinez, Director of Housing, Community Housing Network
• Caregiver of the Year – Parent and Advocate Lee Ruffner
• Provider Champion – MyCare Healthcare Center
• Partner Champion – Susan Steiff, Southeast Michigan CARE President and CEO
• Self Advocate Champion – Nancy Worthman, Director of Liberty’s Drop In Center
• Board of Directors Award – Lt. Kevin Gillespie, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office
• Drita Gjelaj Award – Matthew Jenkins, MCCMH Case Manager
• Cutting the Stigma Award – Amir Makupson, news anchor at WKBD-TV (CBS Detroit)
• 2023 Contributing Organizations: Creative Employment Opportunities, Inc., Crossroads Clubhouse, Genoa Pharmacy, Golden Greek Restaurant, Life Enrichment Academy, Little Green Apple Hallmark, Macomb Autism Connect, Marsh McLennan Agency, MCCMH Board of Directors, Macomb Intermediate School District, MyCare Health Center, Pretty Lit Candle, Lehman Rising Star, Tar Care Foundation, Tiny Cottage Cookies & Cupcakes
Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) is Macomb County’s public provider of mental health, substance use support, and developmental disability treatment services.
“We look forward to coming together to celebrate these honorees who have made a real difference in our communities,” Smith added.
For more information, please visit mccmh.net/.
