Below is a list of local divorce resources. Munson
provides this information as a community resource. The information,
service, and views expressed by these organizations are not necessarily
those of Munson Healthcare.
Family Independence Agency-Assistance, (231)
929-0180
Helps locate absent parents, enforcement and
interstate cases
Friend of the Court, (231) 922-4660
Financial assistance for counseling
Visitation supervision assistance
Support for non-married couples
SMILE program for support/education
NW Child Guidance, (231) 947-2255
Children's Services
Third Level Crisis Center — 24 hour
depression and suicidal assistance, (231) 922-4800
or 1-800-442-7315
Offers class "Creating Peace in Blended
Families." Call for dates and times.
Women's Resource Center, (231) 941-1210
or 1-800-554-4972
24-hour availability; 1:1 and group
Counseling for survivors of domestic violence
Also offers "Men Exploring non-violent solutions"
Churches
The following churches have weekly seminar just
for people who are separated, divorced, or ending a long-term
relationship. Call for times. Ask your local church for programs/support
on this topic.
Central United Methodist Church, (231)
946-0787
Church of the Living God, (231) 947-7645
First Congregational Church, (231)
947-6698
Trinity Lutheran, (231) 946-2720
New Hope Community Church, (231) 938-8056
Support Groups
Beginning Experience, (231) 947-1825
This is an international program that has local
meetings for a weekend ($35). Support and information for divorced,
separated, and widowed. Call for more information.
First Congregational Church, (231)
947-6698
DivorceCare, Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm
No charge; will cover kid care, finances, "Am
I losing my mind," etc.
Legal Services of Northern Michigan, (231)
941-0771
Offering legal representation for qualified indigent
clients
New Hope Community Church, (231) 938-8056
Tuesdays, 7 pm, can join anytime
Ongoing Divorce Care Ministry: video, small group
discussion
Also offers Singles Ministry
Therapeutic Divorce Weekend, (231)
922-2690
Weekend program designed to break through communication
barriers and assist divorcing couples to mediate resolutions
Unitarian Universalist Church, (231)
947-3117
Surviving Divorce & Thriving Again
"Divorce Care." Uses videos, workbooks,
and discussion to explore surviving the trauma of broken relationships
and thriving. This course is also appropriate for the survivors
of significant friendships that have ended. Group is confidential.
LEELANAU COUNTY
Friend of the Court, (231) 922-4660
Family Independence Agency-Assistance, Child
Support Specialist, (231) 256-6110
If you are a Munson Healthcare patient and have a compliment,
concern, or complaint, please contact one of our Patient
Liaisons.
