NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT

CNS HEALTHCARE

BY ANGIE ARLINGTON

“We understand the future is a challenge for everyone, but imagine facing it while struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.”

CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with eight clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan.

CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 8,600 people annually.

CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations, and uses a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Mission:

CNS Healthcare provides essential services and support to those affected by mental illness, substance use, intellectual/ developmental disabilities, and emotional disorders. We are committed to advancing integrated mental and physical healthcare and eliminating stigma through advocacy, education, and community outreach.

We empower all children and adults served to become active and productive members of their communities.

Vision:

To be leaders in building, empowering, and fostering strong communities where people are mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy.

Values:

• Person-Centered Care

• Commitment to PersonsServed and Staff

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Compassion and Integrity

• Innovation and Advocacy

“CNS Healthcare is committed to persons-served and staff and recognizes and values their contributions to our organization and the community at large.

CNS Healthcare offers behavioral-focused treatment to adults and children. Our CNS’ ASPIRE Program provides specialized services for children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual, developmental and/or physical disabilities,” shares Ali Zimnie.

“CNS also hosts a variety of ‘Compassion in Action’ events to support individuals in the communities we serve. https://www. cnshealthcare.org/ compassion-in-action/

Our Pajama Jam is an annual holiday event for children who receive mental or behavioral health services through CNS Healthcare and their families.

As part of our awardwinning Children’s Services Program, CNS holds an annual summer camp for children and adolescents. Camp is designed for children with a significant emotional disturbance of intellectual and/or developmental disorder who traditionally would not thrive in a standard day camp.

“CNS Healthcare serves Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland county residents, providing the highest level of services and programs because of supporters like you. Your donations are necessary to keep our CNS programs innovative and focused on the total wellness of children, adults, and families and to keep each of them mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy.

CNS empowers all children and adults served to become active and productive members of their communities,” Ali Zimnie proudly states.

“Please help us raise awareness about our CNS services and share the message that it is okay to not be okay!”