i understand is proud to collaborate with Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in providing after care packages to patients and families following a mental health crisis or death by suicide. Beginning July 2017, a full-time clinical nurse specialist will be dedicated to educating staff, patients and families on good mental health and sharing the i understand mission.

i understand Founder, Vonnie Woodrick, openly shares her story of finding peace and understanding after losing her husband to depression in 2003. Vonnie routinely provides speaking engagements to private organizations and community groups throughout the year in an effort to raise awareness and encourage education about mental health.

i understand hosts free monthly awareness events in collaboration with other West Michigan non-profit organizations in an effort to build community, cultivate conversation, and diminish the stigma surrounding suicide and mental illness. Pictured here is the Yoga Community Class with Embody GR at City Flats Ballroom in Grand Rapids, Michigan that was held October 2016.