GT Mental Health Crisis Center to Operate 24/7 Beginning July 7

GT Mental Health Crisis Center to Operate 24/7 Beginning July 7
07.02.2025

The Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (GTMHCAC) is preparing to enter the 2nd phase of opening when it moves to 24/7 operations starting on Mon., July 7.

The GTMHCAC opened in January with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority providing select services through the Welcome Center, Sun. – Thurs., 8 am – 8 pm.

In addition to the Welcome Center services, the center will now also offer a Psychiatric Urgent Care operated by Munson Healthcare, Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm. Psychiatric Urgent Care serves people with acute behavioral health needs that are serious but not immediately life-threatening, which can include:  

  • Imminent risk of harm to others (e.g., threats with a clear plan and intent).
  • Escalating symptoms of depression, anxiety, or mania without immediate danger.
  • Suicidal ideation with or without a plan and intent.
  • Behavioral changes that are concerning but do not pose an immediate safety risk.
  • Need for timely medication adjustments, crisis intervention, or short-term stabilization.

The center accepts all patients and all forms of insurance.

An adult crisis residential unit operated by Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority and a pediatric crisis residential unit operated by Munson Healthcare are set for the final two phases with those timelines based on licensing and staff.