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100 Years
of Providing Unwavering Care
We are committed to the radical idea that unwavering care is something everyone deserves. For 100 years, it has been the lifeblood of our organization. We see daily the emotions and feelings that our care can awaken, and it is as unique as every soul we serve.
Over the past century, we have transformed into a comprehensive, multi-faceted, community- based human service organization. We have been nationally recognized for fostering independence through innovative programs, and for empowering children of all ages and their families. While our roots lie in foster care, adoption, and family preservation, we have evolved and continue to serve today’s needs through autism services, behavioral and family health and disability services.
Our future is grounded in our history of compassionate caring, and there is nothing more beautiful than the emotions we see every day created by the care provided by our team members.
Mission
To provide expert, comprehensive services that strengthen children, adults and families impacted by abuse and neglect, autism, developmental, behavioral and physical health challenges so they can achieve whole health, well-being and maximum potential.
Vision
We dream of a day when all children and adults are safe and have loving, strong families with the community support they need to make a unique contribution to the world.
Core Values
Passion
Passion For Serving • Passion For Excellence • Passion For Improving Lives
Service
Serve Our Clients • Serve Each Othe
Celebration
Celebrate Each Other • Celebrate Our Diversity • Celebrate Client’s Improvements • Appreciate the Little Things and the Big Things
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Judson Center’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Our commitment to these values are central to our mission, staff, and to our positive impact with the children, families and the communities we serve.
2024 Policy Priorities
Behavioral health system redesign in Michigan should be done in coordination with public/private partners so the people served are in the forefront and there is more streamlined coordination for children in foster care.
Payers continuing coverage of telehealth services on insurance plans
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) expansion of the Demonstration pilot in Michigan to include additional CCBHC’s
Address the direct care work force crisis by prioritizing increasing the compensation for workers that provide critical support and services to persons with developmental disabilities.
Nancy Short – Chair
Mary Albertson – Vice Chair
Steve Anderson
Lila Cherri
David Grossman
The Macomb Health Equity Council
The Macomb Health Equity Council coordinates activities that promote health equity throughout Macomb County, particularly for racial and ethnic communities for whom health disparities have been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Macomb Health Equity Council is delighted to share the 2023 Community Impact Report. Download the report to read MHEC’s accomplishments.
The Macomb Health Equity Council (MHEC) was established in August 2022 as part of a statewide initiative, funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Office of Equity and Minority Health (OEMH) in partnership with the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), designed to help combat health disparities in underserved and rural areas across the state.
One of 11 regional health advisory councils, the MHEC plans and coordinates activities that promote health equity in racial and ethnic communities, particularly those for whom health disparities have been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic, address regional social determinants of health needs, and improve access to quality health care. Judson Center serves as the backbone organization to support MHEC’s formation and implementation of its community-driven goals.
The goals of the Macomb Health Equity Council are:
- A reduction in COVID-19 disparities in impacted communities specifically among Michigan’s five racial and ethnic populations:
- African Americans.
- American Indians/Alaska Natives.
- Arab and Chaldean Americans.
- Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
- Hispanics/Latinos.
- Planned reduction of community identified priority risk factors.
- Development and implementation of practices and policies to promote equity and reduce health disparities.
- Equitable distribution and efficient use of resources to support affected communities including organizations and community leaders – both existing and emerging.
- Community-driven decision-making and priority setting.
The MHEC membership consists of 6 community members and 12 organizational members, including:
- ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services)
- CARE of Southeastern Michigan
- Care Plus, Inc.
- Chaldean Community Foundation
- CO.OLOGY
- Great Start Maternal Infant Health Program
- Macomb Immigrant Service Center
- Medical Network One Health Solutions
- Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center
- Salvation Army Harbor Light Division
- The Interfaith Center for Racial Justice
- Turning Point, Inc.
Click on any of the links below for additional information and resources.
- Macomb Health Equity Council Overview
- COVID-19 Quick Summary
- Long or Post-Covid Conditions
- CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Fall/Winter Virus Season
- Updated recommended COVID-19 vaccines for the immunocompromised
- COVID19-vaccination-recommendations-most-people
- Macomb Health Equity Council Overview
- Macomb County Health Resources
- Commonwealth
- United Way 2-1-1 Database
- Find Help
- The Right Connection
For more information, contact [email protected].
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