NLCMHA is pleased to host National Coffee With A Cop Day at our Crisis Welcoming Center at 105 Hall Street in Traverse City from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 5. The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve by […]
Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognized course which teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in others. NLCMHA trainers have over 60 years combined training experience and are offering in-person sessions. There is a course designed specifically for mental health challenges in YOUTH, […]
We are now accepting art submissions for the 15th Annual Art of Recovery: The Human Journey show, through Friday, October 21, 2022. SUBMISSION FORM AND DETAILS HERE! No matter what the challenge – mental illness, substance abuse, grief, loss, domestic violence, divorce—and now COVID-19—we all have struggles sometimes and we are resilient people who are […]
The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) and the Chair of the Advisory Group, Malkia Newman, are inviting any persons served, currently or in the past, by Michigan’s public mental health system, as well as family members, to the next meeting of the Persons Served Advisory Group of the Community Mental Health Association of […]
There will be a Special Meeting of the NLCMHA Board of Directors at 1:00 p.m. on September 23, 2022 at the Gateway Center, 10783 E Cherry Bend Rd, Traverse City. Agenda To attend virtually: Meeting Link Or call in (audio only) +1 810-258-9588,,686 025 0# Phone Conference ID: 686 025 0#
Join us in celebrating National Recovery Month with a day of empowerment and training as we host the 24th Annual Co-Occurring Disorders Conference on September 22, 2022. Renowned guest speaker Dr. Stephanie Covington, onsite and virtual attendance options, prize drawings, SIX (6) CEUs, and more – this year’s conference is a don’t miss event! Space […]
Members of Club Cadillac and Traverse House Clubhouse represented the six counties served by Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) at the 18th annual Walk-a-Mile in My Shoes Rally to remind legislators to prioritize people first in the ongoing discussions to privatize parts of our state’s behavioral health system. The rally was held at […]
The next Board of Directors meeting will be September 15, 2022 at Kirtland Community College, 4800 W. 4 Mile Rd, Grayling. To attend Board of Directors meetings virtually, click HERE. Or call in (audio only) +1 810-258-9588,,693661794# Phone Conference ID: 693 661 794# Agenda, Board Packet, COW Agenda, COW Packet
A message from the Crisis Services Action Team of the Northwest CHIR‘s Behavioral Health Initiative: We are excited to share the business plan for the Grand Traverse Center for Mental Wellness – Serving Children and Adults. Our region has long needed additional behavioral health crisis services and supports and it is our hope that this […]
Gov. Whitmer signed the Fiscal Year 2023 state budget into law on July 20 which included $3 million to support the Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) Crisis Welcoming Center becoming a local Crisis Stabilization Unit and the development of a youth crisis residential unit. Joanie Blamer, NLCMHA Interim CEO, expressed gratitude for […]
Regular Board Meetings are open to the Public and begin at 2:15 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meetings are held prior to each Board meeting (12:00 p.m. start time). The next regular Board Meeting is August 18, 2022 and will be held at Leelanau Government Center, 8527 E. Government Center Dr, Suttons Bay, and virtually. […]