about us
services
resources
mental health
latest news
contact us
 

Category Archives: News

New Report on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

A new National Core Indicators (NCI) report has been released which give us in Michigan some reliable information about the experiences and outcomes of people with intellectual and/or developmental disability served by the public mental health system.
We can use this information to support our efforts to strengthen long-term policies, to [...]

Free Workshop on Preparing for the Autism Insurance Benefit

The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAOM) is coming to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City on October 15, 2012 to help explain the upcoming changes to the Michigan insurance code to cover autism. The workshop will be held two times – at 12:30 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m. – and will last [...]

Want to get involved?

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health is accepting applications for individuals who would like to become a member on the Recipient Rights Advisory and Appeals Committee. The applicant must have received or is receiving services from a community mental health services program or services from the private sector equivalent to those offered by [...]

State Theatre Night a Grand Success!

About 175 people attended last night’s free community movie night at the State Theatre in Traverse City to see It’s Kind of a Funny Story.
Pictured (L-R) before the movie are Elizabeth Black, Project Coordinator, PAYS – Partnership Against Youth Suicide; Michael Estes, Mayor of Traverse City; Cynthia Petersen, Community/Provider Relations at NLCMH; and Bradley Will, [...]

Free Movie at the State Theatre Tonight

The movie, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, is playing at the State Theatre in Traverse City at 5:30 p.m. tonight as part of Suicide Prevention Week 2012 activities. This youth and family-friendly picture (PG-13) follows a teen struggling with thoughts of suicide. Join us to watch as he triumphs and thrives [...]

Triple P Parenting Group Starting Up

A group for Crawford and Roscommon County parents with children ages 2-12 years old, demonstrating challenging behaviors, is beginning. It will be Fridays, July 27, August 3, 10, 17 and September 14. (Attendance on all dates is essential). The group will meet from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the COOR Intermediate School District near [...]

Northern Lakes CMH Interested in What YOU Think and Need

We have scheduled three public hearings to seek input from and share information regarding current services and future system direction with people served, their families, advocates, and community members.
We are especially interested in receiving comment on local needs and priorities, and recommendations to improve the delivery of services and supports [...]

Mayo Clinic lists warning signs to help diagnose children with mental disorders

The Mayo Clinic released a list of warning signs recently showing whether children might have mental disorders – a tool designed to identify undiagnosed children when they are most treatable without alarming parents of healthy children.
The 11 “action signs” are written in everyday English instead of medical jargon — for example, [...]

What a Difference a Friend Makes

The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Mental Health Campaign for Mental Health Recovery aims to encourage, educate, and inspire people between the ages of 18 and 25 to support friends who are experiencing mental health problems.
Discrimination and stigma have made it harder and harder for people with mental illness to keep a [...]

NAMI Launches ADHD Online Resource Center

NAMI has launched an interactive, online resource center to support children and adults living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Website visitors can:

Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options;
Get tips on managing ADHD at home, school and work;
Watch a “Fireside Chat” video series of leading psychiatrists discussing the condition;
Read personal stories about living with and managing ADHD;
Keep [...]


If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of seriously harming themselves or someone else, call 911.


 

Serving Crawford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon and Wexford Counties in northwest Michigan
© 2013 | Home | About Us | Services | Support | Mental Health | Latest News | For Providers