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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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
North Country Community Mental Health is the public mental health agency serving the counties of Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Kalkaska and Otsego Counties. The agency

MiThrive Launch
Together, hospitals, health departments, and other community partners conduct community health needs assessment every three years across Northern Michigan. “MiThrive” collects statistics and gathers perspectives

Health & Wellness App Launched!
Personal support for you! Recharge, refresh and improve your mood with this proven health and wellness app provided to benefit the community by North Country

PhotoVoice: Life in the time of Coronavirus
Members of New Horizons Clubhouse and Petoskey Club recently came together in a ‘PhotoVoice’ discussion group about life during the coronavirus. They took photos and

Crisis System Survey Now Open: Your Opinion Matters!
Crisis System Survey Now Open: Your Opinion Matters! North Country Community Mental Health Authority (NCCMHA) and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA), in partnership