24/7 Crisis Help Line: 877-470-4668
Access to Services: 877-470-7130
Click here for North Country Community Mental Health’s Response to COVID-19.
Help Information
Individuals experiencing increased stress, anxiety or depressions may call the Warm Help Line at 877-470-7130, Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has established a warmline for persons with mental health conditions. The warmline will be operated by Certified Peer Support Specialists. Individuals calling the warmline will be provided with support by peers who have their own lived experience with mental health issues. They will be providing wellness supports and a listening ear. Below is the link to the warmline.
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Where to call for Coronavirus concerns: Click here
Resources
How to Cope With Anxiety About Coronavirus (COVID-19) Learn strategies for managing stress during a pandemic. Click here
For the most current information on the corona virus in Michigan, please visit www.michigan.gov/coronavirus.
BHDDA Communications Related to COVID-19 Policy Updates and Changes
MDHHS has established a hotline to answer health-related questions about the coronavirus. It is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. seven days a week. 888-535-6136
Looking for ways to help with the COVID-19 response? Visit United Way Volunteer Portal.
CDC Guidance for Group Homes for Individuals with Disabilities
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/group-homes.html
LTC Guidance to Protect Residents Final – Provides PPE Consideration table
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/LTC_Guidance_to_Protect_Residents_Final_4-10_686874_7.pdf
Emergency Order Under MCL 333.2253 –Requirements for residential care facilities
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455-542860–,00.html
Grant for DCW Infection Control Training
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163-542955–,00.html
MIOSHA COVID-19 Workplace Requirements for All Employers
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/leo/leo_miosha_c19_workplace_guidelines_employer_690397_7.pdf
MIOSHA Sample Respiratory Protection Program
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fdocuments%2Flara%2Flara_miosha_cetsp05_409580_7.doc
Rapid Response Staffing in Long-Term Care Facilities
Information updated – 10-30-20
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/RRS_Guidance_for_LTC_Facilities_Program_Updates_Oct_2020_FINAL_706611_7.pdf
MDHHS expansion document
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339–539674–,00.html
MDHHS launch document
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-73970_71692_71696-533608–,00.html
MI Mask Aid
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-100997_100998_101868_102207—,00.html
CDC Video provided by MDHHS – Donning and Doffing PPE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYTATw9yav4&feature=youtu.be&deliveryName=USCDC_425-DM27363
North Country Community Mental Health Authority serves adults with serious mental illness, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, children with serious emotional disturbance, and persons with co-occurring substance use disorders in six counties: Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Kalkaska, and Otsego.
Comprehensive Assessment Policy
Confidentiality Use and Disclosure Procedure
Fingerprinting Photography Audio-Video Use of One-Way Glass Policy
Grievance and Appeal Procedure
Psychotropic and Other Medications Policy
Resident Communication and Visitation Procedure
Resident Freedom of Movement Policy
Resident Right to Entertainment, Information, and News Procedure
Residential Property and Funds Procedure