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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

North Country Community Mental Health’s Response to COVID-19
NCCMH offices will remain open – 24/7 crisis services will continue NCCMH offices are open and we will continue to provide services. However, we will

North Country Community Mental Health Gives Tips on Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Charlevoix, Mich. – It’s that time of year again. People living in Northern Michigan get less light this time of year and for many people,

North Country CMH Staff Recognized
Boyne Falls, Mich. – Employees of North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) who were nominated by their peers for exemplary service were recognized at an

2020 US Census
This year more than ever the Census matters. We all need to count and be counted. It affects our representation in Congress and the distribution

HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY TO AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT! 1990 – 2020
Signed into law by George H. W. Bush, on July 26, 1990, the ADA is a declaration of equality for persons with disabilities; equality of

LIFE IS UNCERTAIN
LIFE IS UNCERTAIN Each person’s response to uncertainty and disruption to their life is different and needs a personal response. Explore these Tools2Thrive and see