We are canceling the free “Community Connects” program on Monday, March 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Leelanau Studios (10781 E Cherry Bend Rd, Traverse City) because of the COVID-19 virus in order to help people safe. We hope to reschedule this event in April. Come back for updates. In the meantime […]
The State of Michigan aims to redesign the behavioral health system in Michigan, possibly as soon as October 2022. With major change there are also concerns. Many are worried that this change may take away services and supports they currently receive. We at Northern Lakes have concerns about the new plan. Michigan Department of Health […]
Learn about the MDHHS plan to redesign the behavioral health system in Michigan. There will be public forums and opportunities to give input. Important links to the topic are included. Also in this issue is important information about the upcoming U.S. Census… and a bit of fun! We hope you enjoy the Winter 2020 Our […]
Anyone in the community with any kind of mental health issue is welcome to find oasis at Kandu Island Drop-in Center in Traverse City. The program is free and is open to anyone who needs a safe place to just be. To learn more about Kandu and what is available there, we invite you to […]
Many wonderful pieces of art were submitted for the 13th Annual Art of Recovery: The Human Journey show and are now on display at the Traverse Area District Library. The show will remain up until Monday, November 25, 2019. Stop by the McGuire Room any time during library hours to see the art and become inspired. […]
Many wonderful pieces of art have been submitted for the 13th Annual Art of Recovery: The Human Journey show. The show will open at the Traverse Area District Library on October 14, 2019 and close Monday, November 25, 2019. There will be a reception on Thursday, November 7, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Everyone is […]
Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid courses will be offered three times in 2020 – in April, August, and September. See the link below for details and registration information. If you are interested in scheduling a course for your group, please Contact Beth.Burke@nlcmh.org or call (231) 876-3249. You can be an advocate in your […]
In the fall issue of the Our Journey consumer newsletter, read about the 13th Annual Recovery Celebration, the upcoming Art of Recovery show, a special PhotoVoice class coming to Cadillac in October, and a true to life article about living with depression. Click here to view: https://www.northernlakescmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Our-Journey-Fall-2019.pdf
September is National Suicide Awareness Month. There were three suicide awareness walks in the Northern Lakes service area this year, in Roscommon, Traverse City, and Cadillac to inspire hope and raise awareness of how to prevent suicide and be supportive to others who are struggling. Suicide can touch anyone, anywhere, and at any time. But […]
The Wexford Missaukee Suicide Prevention Coalition will host the annual Suicide Awareness Walk on Saturday, September 14, at 9:00 a.m. at the Rotary Pavilion, across from the City Park (100 S. Lake St. Cadillac, MI 49601), in Cadillac. There will be guest speakers, live music, food trucks, craft vendors, and hope! Community members are invited […]
It’s time to submit art to the 13th Annual Art of Recovery: The Human Journey show! Submissions will be accepted through Friday, October 4, 2019. You may download this form for a fillable version: Submission Form