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 | 833-295-0616
A 24/7 service supported by your local Community Mental Health.
Michigan PEER Warmline | 888-733-7753
This warmline is for people living with serious mental illness (anxiety, depression, or trauma) or substance use/addiction challenges. It is staffed by trained Peer Support Specialists who have personally experienced behavioral health issues, trauma, or personal crises. Operates 7 days a week, 10 am - 2 am.
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 or 1-800-662-6766
Offers comprehensive, compassionate, and confidential behavioral health services through a variety of programs.
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.
Michigan 211
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to counseling, treatment programs, support groups, and other resources. Get fast, free, and confidential help, 24/7.
DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) provides hope, support, and inspiration to people living with mood disorders, including online support groups.
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.
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.
Michigan 2-1-1
If you are experiencing worry or stress about housing, food, bills, and more, Michigan 2-1-1, in partnership with Heart of West Michigan United Way, connects you to the things you need. By dialing 2-1-1, you can get help with accessing the services and things you need, including food, shelter, utility assistance, childcare, transportation, disaster recovery, counseling, and more. It only takes one call to get the resources for help.
You can also text your zip code to 898211 7 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday.
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.