Originally published on October 11, 2024.
Flint Registry Newsletter
October 2024
We hope you’ve had a great fall so far! Thank you for being part of the Flint Registry – a public health project for people impacted by the Flint water crisis.
We have exciting updates regarding our next follow-up survey and community resources.
As a reminder, enrollment remains open for the Flint Registry. If you are receiving this email, you are likely enrolled. We encourage you to ensure your loved ones are enrolled so they can connect to resources and services, too.
We’re here for you, here for families, here for Flint.
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News and Updates
Flint Registry Winter Survey 2025
The Flint Registry will open its next follow-up survey in early January 2025. This survey will help continue to build the story about the long-term effects of the water crisis. Referrals to services will be made based on survey answers.
All participants will receive a $50 electronic gift card in appreciation for the time spent to finish the survey.
Please go to www.flintregistry.org to update your contact information so you can receive the survey link when it goes live.
Michigan Voter Information Center
Michigan.gov/vote is your one-stop shop to see what is on your ballot, check voter registration status, find polling locations, request absentee ballots and more.
Make sure you’re ready for Election Day: Tuesday, November 5th.
Update Your Information
Have you recently moved, changed phone numbers, or email? Do you know someone also enrolled in the Flint Registry who no longer receives program information? Have you or your child recently turned 18 (or about to) and have their own contact information?
Follow the link to update your information to receive continued support, resources, and future communications and invitations.
📸: Flint Registry Tie-Dye station at the Teddy Bear Health Fair in June
Resources
Michigan Clinical Consultation & Care
MC3 is offering direct perinatal mental health services to patients in Genesee County. This is a program that includes free same-day access to behavioral health consultants that will provide virtual counseling, case management, and care coordination. Services include e-screening with a same-day brief intervention. The behavioral health consultants will create patient plans that may include virtual counseling, case management, and care coordination for pregnant patients with monitoring the first year postpartum.
Assess Your Risk of Kidney Disease
In the U.S., 33% of adults are at risk of kidney disease. If left untreated, chronic kidney disease can lead to total kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant for survival. Take the quiz to find out if you are in the 33%. Click on the flyer(s) below to learn more about the services offered by the National Kidney Foundation.
Courageous Connections
Join the Crim Fitness Foundation for Courageous Connections, a groundbreaking mindfulness-based community engagement practice fostering genuine connections between Black Flint residents and Flint and Genesee County police officers. Through mindfulness practices and safe dialogue, participants will share stories and experiences, fostering trust and understanding. Click here to sign up for this opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the Flint Registry related to the class action lawsuits or the Flint water settlement lawsuit?
No, the Flint Registry is NOT part of the class action lawsuits or the Flint water settlement lawsuit. Participation in the Registry or participation in the lawsuits is not related to each other. The Flint Registry is a voluntary public health registry administered by Flint-based Michigan State University.