Flint, Mich. The Flint Registry released its latest annual report highlighting health concerns, connections to services, and strengthening community engagement over a decade after the Flint water crisis.
With more than 22,000 members enrolled and over 35,000 referrals to services, the Flint Registry remains one of the largest public health registries in the country and continues to serve as a critical connector to a healthier future for Flint residents – and other similarly impacted communities.
“The Flint Registry exists to listen to and learn from the community, connect people to the support they need, and amplify their voices,” said Dr. Nicole Jones, MS PhD and the Flint Registry’s principal investigator. “This year’s report shows the power of data, outreach, and partnership in improving health, shaping policy, and improving public health in Flint and beyond.”
Connecting and Supporting Participants
Flint Registry participants noted that they experience higher rates of adult chronic health conditions, mental health concerns, and child behavioral health issues compared to other populations. In response, the Registry has focused on connecting residents to services supporting mental health, physical health, nutrition, and child development.
Members of the Flint Registry expressed gratitude for having their voices heard through the surveys, with one participant commenting “I feel like I have an advocate.” Others noted the services, resources, and sharing of data and educational information, “I do like how you are engaged with us through the Flint Water Crisis. I like the support and the resources that you give related to how to combat the lead by eating fresh vegetables.”
Adults who joined the Registry and received referrals to services reported improved overall health, while some families expressed reduced concern about running out of food compared to the prior year. Registry data have also helped inform state and federal water safety rules and investments, extending impact beyond Flint.
The Road Ahead
The annual report also looks at future priorities, including continued surveys and deeper engagement with residents. In summer 2026, the Flint Registry plans to launch a mini survey focused on issues identified as most important by the community, including current well-being, mental health, and access to resources.
The full 2025 Flint Registry Annual Report is available here.
About the Flint Registry
The Flint Registry is a community-based program led by Michigan State University that connects people impacted by the Flint Water Crisis to critical services and support. With over 22,000 enrollees and more than 35,000 referrals made, the Flint Registry is a national model for long-term public health response and prevention.