Resources for Mental Health, Substance Use, and Well-Being

If you or a loved one is struggling emotionally, you don’t have to do it alone. Everyone needs support from time to time. Help is available right from home, whether you need to talk to someone immediately (see Crisis Hotlines), you’re seeking ongoing support (see Other Resources), or you’re struggling with addiction (see Substance Use Disorder Help). 

Crisis Hotlines

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 now.

If you are feeling distressed and need to talk to someone immediately, please call one of these hotlines.

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline | Call or text 988

  • The National Suicide Prevention Hotline gives free, confidential, and 24/7 support for people facing distress, plus prevention and crisis resources.

• Michigan Crisis Text Line | Text “RESTORE” to 741741

  • Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support and information to anyone who is experiencing emotional stress and anxiety but is more comfortable texting than talking.

• Community Crisis Number | 1-800-442-7315

  • A 24/7 service supported by your local Community Mental Health.

Other Resources, Including Online Support

If you are seeking support but not necessarily immediate crisis-level help, the following resources can help provide ongoing services, such as virtual counseling and support groups.

You can also download this helpful chart to determine the best service to reach out to based on your needs:

• Munson Medical Center Central Access Center (CAC) | 231-935-8351
  • Talk to a behavioral health specialist about local services, such as counseling. *Please allow 24 hours for callbacks.
• Munson Medical Center Behavioral Health Services - Outpatient (Traverse City) | 231-935-6382 
  • Offers comprehensive, compassionate, and confidential behavioral health services through a variety of programs.
• Munson Healthcare Virtual Behavioral Health
• Cadillac Primary Care – Outpatient Behavioral Health | 231-876-6200
  • Cadillac Primary Care has of Behavioral Health Professionals who will work with you to determine the right type and level of care to restore your health, well-being, and a sense of worth. 
• Charlevoix Behavioral Health – 2 Locations in Charlevoix and Boyne City | 231-547-8860
  • Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Behavioral Health provides outpatient behavioral health services, with offices conveniently located in Boyne City and in Charlevoix.
• Community Connections 
  • Through a combination of phone calls, office and home visits, a team member will help you navigate the often complex system to help you get the resources needed. Their one-on-one support is confidential.
• DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) 
  • DBSA provides hope, support, and inspiration to people living with mood disorders, including  online support groups.
• MyStrength.com 
  • MyStrength.com offers highly interactive, individually tailored solutions to address depression, anxiety, stress, substance use, chronic pain, and sleep challenges. This service is available to residents of our northern Michigan communities through Northern Lakes Community Mental Authority. Click Sign Up at the top and use access code NLCMHcommunity
• Munson Healthcare Hospice Grief Support Groups |  800-252-2065 or HospiceBereavement@mhc.net
  • Munson Healthcare Hospice Grief Support Groups are now offered virtually across northern Michigan. Download the schedule.
• Michael’s Place - Grief Support Center | 231-947-6453 or mymichaelsplace.net
  • Supporting people of all ages throughout northern Michigan who are grieving the death of a loved one.

Substance Use (Addiction) Disorder Help

Peer Recovery Coach Programs

Connect with a certified peer recovery coach who has personally battled addiction. Coaches offer a unique type of support, resources, and tools to help you reach or maintain your own recovery.

• Munson Recovery Coaches | 231-935-6716
  • Serves our ten-county region Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
• NMSAS Peer Recovery Coach | 989-732-1791
  • Provides services to the lower 20-county region.
  • Looking for remote support? This list of recovery resources can help get support right from home, including online recovery meetings, inspiring movies and books, and more. 
• Families Against Narcotics (FAN) | 989-732-1791
  • Provides services across Michigan, including the northern Michigan region.
  • FAN is a Michigan-based organization offering both free peer recovery coaching for people personally struggling with substance use disorder as well as free coaching for families. We invite you to explore FANs many other programs, including Hope Not Handcuffs.

Help with Basic Needs

• Northwest Michigan Community Access Agency (NMCAA)
  • Serves the following ten counties: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon and Wexford.
  • NMCAA can assist with meals, housing assistance and home repair, free preschool, money management workshops, behavioral health support, and even free laundry services. Learn more here.
• Local Food Pantries
  • If you are facing financial hardship and need help with accessing food for you or your loved ones, click here for a list of local food pantries close to where you live.