The Northern Affiliation is committed to excellence in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness, developmental disability, children with severe emotional disorders and people with substance abuse disorders. This commitment will be demonstrated throughout the thirteen county region by offering services, which are effective, efficient, and responsive to the individuals we serve, as well as to the communities in which they live. 

As an assurance to all of our stakeholders – people who receive services, the Michigan Department of Community Health, the community, and to providers – the Northern Affiliation will require that all providers of behavioral health services in the network are qualified to deliver those services.

As we embark in a regional managed care environment, it is important for us to not only create a competent and qualified provider network, but to insure that we are included on the provider panels of many of the qualified health plans within the region. Demonstrating the competency of our individual and facility providers through a solid credentialing and privileging process makes a strong statement about the quality of our behavioral health system. It is a critical component in achieving the Northern Affiliation mission.