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Changing The Landscape of Mental Health

It's All About The Family

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Ian's Journey Inspires
Our Mission

After their son Ian, a University of Michigan swimmer, died by suicide in 2020, Steve and Jill Miskelley created TEAM BE BETTER; to ensure that family-centered mental health support, education, and advocacy are available to everyone.

 

Ian was a student, a brother, a nephew, and a friend who bravely fought mental illness for most of his life.

 

Mental illness can affect anyone. There are no exceptions, no warnings, and it's cruel and unfair. Mental illness is not a character flaw or a weakness.


We are all stronger together, and team support is crucial for mental health and wellness. With TEAM BE BETTER; you and your family are never alone. It's all about the TEAM.  It's all about the FAMILY.

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Our Mission

To provide education and consultations that are family-centered and to ensure continued family involvement in mental health care through advocacy and provider network development.

Our Vision

A fundamental shift in mental healthcare that ensures family involvement.

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Our Team

TEAM BE BETTER; is supported by a Board of Directors who bring personal experience with mental health and suicide loss, event planning, fundraising and development, and marketing.

Steve Miskelley

Founder, President |  Survivor of Suicide Loss (child)

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Jill Miskelley

Founder, Director/President of the Board | Survivor of Suicide Loss (child)

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Michael Brashears, Psy. D

Director of Family Engagement and Network Development | Survivor of Suicide Loss (spouse)

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Dr. Chelsea Garcia, DO

Medical Professional, Board Vice President | Survivor of Suicide Loss (Sibling)

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Rebecca Olson

Director of Marketing & Communication | Survivor of Suicide Loss (parent)

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Lynn DeNave

Board Secretary

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Dennis Klein

Board Treasurer

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Randy Beute

Board Member

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Ed DeNave

Board Member

Visit Us

We are based in Holland, Michigan. Our new office space warmly invites individuals, families, and small groups.

 

Free parking is readily available.

What To Expect From TEAM BE BETTER; Sessions

  • Attend at least three to five no-cost mental health consultations to identify symptoms and root causes. (Chosen) family participation is required under the Ian's Team model to ensure clients have a support system. However, sessions may include a mix of family and one-on-one consultations if the loved one is over 18. 
     

  • Care navigation to quickly match clients with the family focused providers if long term care is needed. 
     

  • Customized support plans for each family that includes Team Be Better as a forever resource. 
     

  • Education and grief resources, including suicide prevention and post-loss care.
     

  • Collaborative wraparound services that bridges gaps between the family and coaches, doctors, schools, and extended family members.
     

  • Giving  families support and education to take the guesswork out of behavioral health care.
     

  • Guiding clients back to school, teams, work, and the activities that bring purpose with a united team. 

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