The Community Need
While we currently serve OVER 5,000 individuals each year, we strive to be flexible and position the agency for future demand.
Mental Health Counseling
Adults in Livingston County now report an average of 4.9 mentally unhealthy days per month, a 48% increase from a decade ago.1 This ongoing increase means waitlists, full schedules, and delayed care. Expanding counseling space is the most direct way to provide timely, private, and effective support.
Services for Seniors
The county’s 60+ population has grown from 12% in 2010 to nearly 20% today. 2 According to the Alzheimer’s Association about 3,400 seniors live with Alzheimer’s disease. Needs grow as the population ages. Reliable transportation, affordable in-home care, and a stable caregiving workforce are increasingly limited.3
Services for People with Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities
In the 2024 Livingston County Abilities Alliance Survey, 65% of residents with cognitive and developmental disabilities said they want more recreational activities, and 81% said they want more social connection—an increase from previous years.
Youth Drug Use Prevention Programs
Alcohol remains the most commonly used substance among those age 12+. One in ten teens binge drink. In 2024, 33% of students reported easy access to THC, and only about half see it as risky.4
1Mental Health America & www.countyhealthrankings.org, 2U.S. Census Bureau, 32050 Southeast Michigan Regional Development Forecast, 4Livingston County Community Alliance
Every statistic represents a loved one – a father, a mother, or a friend who deserves dignity, safety, and compassionate care.
This capital campaign is not about a building, it’s about what goes on inside the building. By paying off the mortgage (debt) it will create opportunities to expand services and improve lives in our community. It’s our opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others that need our help.
Stan Schafer
Capital Campaign Committee Chair
Follow the Light—Discover the Why
The Light the Way Capital Campaign is more than a building—it’s about people, access, and lasting impact. Explore who we serve, why the need is growing, what held us back before, and how this project will strengthen services across our community.
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We invite you to join in support of this transformational campaign. Gifts and pledges of all levels are welcome.
Contact Us
April Dertian, Development Director
april@livingstoncc.org
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