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NCCMH Receives Full CARF Accreditation
North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) received notice that they were awarded another Three-Year Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) after their site
NCCMH Advocates Attend Walk-a-Mile in My Shoes Rally
Members of Petoskey Clubhouse and New Horizons Clubhouse represented the six counties served by North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) at the 18th annual Walk-a-Mile
Our Kalkaska Office is Moving!
NCCMH Kalkaska will serve clients remotely starting August 22nd, until we have settled into our new office on Monday, August 29th. The new office will
NCCMH Distributes Kits to First Responders to Help Kids with Autism
NCCMH’s Christine Dillon delivered Carter Kits and trained 8 Chiefs in Antrim County on their use. The bags are full of items proven to help children with
North Country CMH Announces New First Responders Manual for Behavioral Health Intervention
CHARLEVOIX, MI – North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH), along with Charlevoix County community partners, has released the Charlevoix County First Responder’s Guide for
Charlevoix County First Responders Guide for Behavioral Interventions
The purpose of the First Responder’s Guide for Behavioral Interventions is to provide community partners with a clear outline of rules, processes, and procedures when
North Country CMH Recognizes Dennis Priess for Dedicated Service
The Board of Directors of North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) recognized Dennis Priess for serving with distinction and dedication on the NCCMH Board of
North Country CMH Announces CEO Appointment
May 23, 2022 The Board of Directors of North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) offered the position of Chief Executive Officer to Brian Babbitt, current
Game Realm and Petoskey Club Members Honored at Lansing Employment Event
Twelve companies were recognized at Michigan’s State Capitol during Mental Health Awareness Month for diversifying their workforce by employing adults who have mental illness, with
North Country CMH Named Mentally Healthy Workplace
May 6, 2022 – North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) has received the Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health —the highest certification level possible
North Country Distributing Carter Kits to Help Kids with Autism in Emergencies
North Country Community Mental Health is one of five member Community Mental Health service programs which received its first order of Carter Kits at the Northern Michigan
#Tools4Resilience Virtual Presentation Series in Partnership with Northern Lakes CMH
North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health (NLCMH) are teaming up to present a free virtual education series this May
North Country CMH Submits Local Artists’ Work to Statewide Traveling Show
Artworks by Will Sanderson of Petoskey and Tamara Wilson of Cheboygan were selected to represent six Northern Michigan counties of North Country Community Mental Health
North Country Community Mental Health hosts behavioral health training session
Steve Foley The Petoskey News-Review GAYLORD — After a year in the planning, North Country Community Mental Health hosted an intensive two-day behavioral health partnership training
New program available to connect juveniles with needed services
Kortny Hahn Cheboygan Daily Tribune March 26, 2022 North Country Community Mental Health is offering a new program to connect juveniles in its six county,
NCCMH Hosts First Responder Training
March 18, 2022 After a year in the planning, North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) hosted an intensive two-day Behavioral Health Partnership Training for first
Invitation to Community Mental Health Association (CMHA) Persons Served Advisory Group
PURPOSE AND MEMBERSHIP OF PERSONS SERVED ADVISORY GROUP The purpose of the Persons Served Advisory Group is to: The Chairpersons of the Advisory Group communicate
North Country CMH Announces CEO Retirement
North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) has announced the retirement of its Chief Executive Officer, Christine Gebhard, on July 1, 2022. Ms. Gebhard has been
The next board meeting will be held on October 20 in Petoskey.
The next board meeting we be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022 in the Board Room at 1420 Plaza Drive, Petoskey. This meeting is open
December Board Meeting Location Change
North Country Community Mental Health will hold its monthly board meeting on Thursday, December 16, 4PM at Stafford’s BayView Inn, 2011 Woodland Ave., Petoskey. NCCMH
November Board Meeting Time/Location Change
North Country Community Mental Health will hold its monthly board meeting on Thursday, November 18, 10AM at Stafford’s Perry Hotel, 100 Lewis Street, Petoskey. NCCMH
Regional Crisis Report Released
August 20, 2021 Findings and recommendations of an in-depth assessment of mental health crisis services in northern Michigan were presented to the public during a
Public Invited! Report Presented on Analysis of Behavioral Health Crisis Services – August 20, 2021
August 9, 2021 Findings and recommendations of an in-depth assessment of mental health crisis services in northern Michigan will be presented to the public during
Family Support Subsidy Eases Challenges
August 4, 2021 Did you know that Michigan has a program to help families who care for their children with severe disabilities at home? Many
Kalkaska Kiwanis Club Honors Frontline Workers with Hometown Heroes Award
Courtesy 9 and 10 News The coronavirus pandemic has been a source of stress for the last year. Now, a local organization is giving some
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
North Country joins mental health organizations and advocacy groups across the country in shining a light on mental health awareness and promoting information, tools, and
Just When You Thought Life Was Ruff, North Country Critters Has The ‘Ultimutt’ Treats! – 9 & 10 News
April 27, 2021 Monika Zachara, Derrick Larr (Courtesy 9 & 10 News) Are you a dog mom or dad looking to spoil your little pup? Let me
North Country Community Mental Health launches free health, wellness app
April 27, 2021 North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) is providing a free mental health and wellness app to everyone in the community. Called myStrength,
Being a Teenager – Support Group for Teens
Being a teenager can be hard—and when a pandemic disrupts your normal routines, it can get a lot harder. You may feel disappointed, depressed, and
Petoskey Club Receives Grant from Charlevoix Community Foundation Hestia Woman’s Giving Circle
March 10, 2021 Members of the Petoskey Club were able to take part in clubhouse activities during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a $1,023.00 grant