Sanilac County Community Mental Health has busy year

Community Mental Health of Sanilac County had a busy year last year, receiving 655 requests for assistance, according to their annual report. CMH officials said 495 of those requests met department guidelines for assistance with 260 of those qualifying for immediate assistance. Another 32 consumers were on a waiting list to receive CMH services. Following information gathered from a department survey, CMH intends to re-evaluate staffing needs, promote community education and meet on a regular basis with other community agencies, including the Veterans Administration.