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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
NCCMH Board Meeting – July 15, 2021
The North Country Community Mental Health Board meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month in the Boardroom at 1420 Plaza Dr. Petoskey MI. Any
Halloween Spooktacular: Fun Times for People with Disabilities!
Challenge Mountain and North Country Community Mental Health hosted a Halloween Drive-Thru Spooktacular for persons with disabilities on Friday, October 30. In partnership with Challenge
DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED HELP?
North Country Community Mental Health employment programs increase access and opportunity to help businesses and workers. Northern Michigan businesses experiencing staffing shortages may connect with
NCCMH Board Meeting for November 19, 2020 to be Held by Zoom – Agenda
North Country Community Mental Health will hold its November 19, 2020 board meeting electronically with ZOOM technology due to the ongoing state of emergency. Board
Baselon Center Updates Voting Rights Guides, Highlighting Voter Rights for People with Disabilities
For more information, visit http://www.bazelon.org/our-work/voting/
NCCMH BOARD MEETING FOR OCTOBER 15, 2020 HAS BEEN CANCELLED
The North Country Community Mental Health Board meeting scheduled for Oct. 15, at 4pm has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 19.
GET YOUR FLU VACCINE
Getting your flu vaccine is more important than ever this year. Flu vaccine helps to protect you and your loved ones from flu and can
DO IT FOR DANIEL DOCUMENTARY & DISCUSSION
Wednesday, September 30, North Country CMH hosted a virtual presentation of “Do It For Daniel” Do It For Daniel is a film that documents Daniel Olson’s
A perfect fit: Josh Sundmacher thriving at Beards Brewery
PETOSKEY — When the novel coronavirus pandemic forced the closure of many bars and restaurants from indoor dining service, it was felt by many. Josh
Clubhouse Programs of North Country Community Mental Health Reopening on July 13, 2020
July 10, 2020 North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) is reopening its two Clubhouse programs on July 13. The Clubhouse programs, Petoskey Club in Petoskey
Social Injustice in Health Care Access
June 23, 2020 By Christine Gebhard, Chief Executive Officer, North Country Community Mental Health I’ve given a lot of thought lately to the ideal of
North Country Community Mental Health Reopening Offices June 15
June 10, 2020 North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) is reopening its offices for services on Monday, June 15 after weeks of serving people primarily
North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) Celebrates May is Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Month more important than ever with COVID-19 • May is Mental Health Month has been celebrated in the US for 49
Gebhard discusses future of behavioral health in region
April 14, 2020 From Cheboygan Daily Tribune: https://www.cheboygannews.com/news/20200414/gebhard-discusses-future-ofbehavioral-health-in-region By Kortny Hahn , Staff Writer, @khahnCDT , @khahnCDT CHEBOYGAN COUNTY — Christine Gebhard, chief executive officer
‘Warm Help Line’ Offered for Those With Anxiety About COVID-19
April 8, 2020 From 9and10news.com: Mental health workers have created a new “Warm Help Line” for those struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression about COVID-19.
North Country Community Mental Health Offers New ‘Warm Help Line’ for COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety, Depression
April 8, 2020 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, North Country Community Mental Health is now offering a Warm Help Line to assist individuals in
Staying Mentally and Physically Healthy At Home During COVID-19
April 7, 2020 By Dr. Stacey Chipman, Chief Clinical Director, North Country Community Mental Health People everywhere are feeling stressed and worried. The world feels
COVID-19 Update: North Country Community Mental Health Services Continue, In-person Emergency Only
March 23, 2020 Petoskey, Mich. – North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) is continuing to provide behavioral health services; however, the organization is changing how
COVID-19 Closure Initiatives at Petoskey Club
March 19, 2020 Clubhouse psychosocial rehabilitation programs such as Petoskey Club, a program of North Country Community Mental Health, are built on collegial relationships between
