There is a special bond between a mother and her children. For Charlene, becoming a mother was the greatest gift, though it was becoming more challenging than she anticipated. “My…
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“Protecting My Family”
Mary* was trying to balance the stress of her job as a traveling hospice aid while parenting her four children with her ex-husband, all while eight months pregnant. As if…
Making a Vow
First comes love, and then comes marriage, a house, and kids… it’s a tale as old as time. Jenny* and her husband followed these steps and were hopeful for their…
Asking for Help
Tina* was being abused by her husband for years. She trained her mind to find ways to avoid making him upset in the hope that it would protect her and…
The MST Duo
Mutisystemic Therapy (MST) is a family and community-based treatment program designed to help at-risk youth make better decisions. After 30 years in the food and beverage industry, Ron Jackson decided…
Part of Something Bigger
Community resources can be difficult to find without a little help. Highfields' counselor, Sherronia Walker knew this all too well from growing up in Detroit with 11 brothers and sisters.…
Breathe and Be: Mindfulness Matters
Many clients involved in Highfields’ programs struggle with stress and anxiety. Highfields’ Multisystemic Therapy Supervisor, Becky Womboldt has seen positive changes in her clients using mindfulness techniques. She recently embarked on…
Color Me Resilient!
Mental wellness comes in many shapes and sizes, helping people of all ages. Thanks to the Jackson Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee, high school age youth had an opportunity…
Dedication to W.A. and Claire Dart
On June 5, 2019, Highfields officially opened the Dart Family Treatment and Education Center which was made possible through a generous $600,000 legacy gift from the Dart Foundation in honor…
A New Tune to Making a Difference
After leaving Highfields in March of 2019, 17-year-old Jordan walks across the stage just a couple months later at the Leslie High School Graduation. After Jordan’s troubled past, he explains…