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Shortage of beds, staff force Michigan kids out of state for mental health treatment
- MDHHS report finds Michigan spent over $13 million last year on out-of-state youth mental health care.
- As of September 2025, 152 youths were living in out-of-state facilities under direct placement.
- Some youths have been sent to facilities in Nevada, Arizona, Texas, and Hawaii.
- Bed and staff shortages in Michigan contribute to out-of-state placements.
- Experts warn that family separation can be traumatic for youths in treatment.
- The Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital project aims to add youth beds and relieve emergency department pressures.
- Governor Whitmer emphasized growing efforts to expand access to mental health care for youth.
- MDHHS notes investments to increase behavioral health specialists.
- MDHHS says private facilities provide additional beds for adolescents.
- Public concerns over past closures of Lakeside Academy and other facilities influence current policy.
- MDHHS cites steps to expand access and improve resources in coordination with other agencies.
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