The September Issue of the Our Journey newsletter is here for your reading pleasure. Find information on the annual Recovery Celebration at Northern Lakes, a day of recovery education for our region in October, a new half a million dollar grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, and wellness week. Enjoy!
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority is accepting applications for individuals who would like to become a member of the Recipient Rights Advisory and Appeals Committee. The individual must live in Crawford, Missaukee, Roscommon or Wexford Counties. Members are expected to attend bi-monthly meetings, serve up to a three-year term and receive a stipend for […]
Mary Marois and Joanie Blamer are interviewed by Ron Jolly from WTCM NewsTalk 580: WTCM Interview on FAST Teams
http://www.cadillacnews.com/news/free-mental-health-app-available-to-wexford-missaukee-county-residents/article_a5e38a28-58b2-51bc-9a5e-9a731061763c.html CADILLAC — Going online could help Northern Michigan residents manage their mental health. Northern Lakes Community Mental Health is providing people in Crawford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon and Wexford counties with access to an online mental health tracking tool called MyStrength. It’s totally free to users, and there are some signs it’s working, […]
Helpful information and tips on how to think positively and have meaning and purpose in life are included in the August 2017 Issue of Our Journey. Also included is information on nominating people for the annual Northern Lakes recovery awards, registering for the annual recovery celebration in September, and attendin the special Community Connects event, […]
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority has received a significant 2017 Behavioral Health Proactive Grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to provide mobile treatment teams to help children and families in crisis. The grant is for $499,790.95 over two years, beginning in September. Three Family Assessment & Safety Team (F.A.S.T.) teams will be created […]
We will be holding public hearings to seek community input on: FY18 Budget and Plan Local mental health needs and priorities Recommendations to improve NLCMHA services and supports Future need and direction The locations are in Traverse City and Cadillac as follows: Thursday, July 27, 2017, 9:00 am – 11:00 am, NLCMHA 105 Hall Street, […]
What do free books for youngsters under age 5, helping someone in a crisis, and getting fit all have in common? They are all topics in the July issue of Our Journey! Don’t miss it!
In the June Issue of Our Journey we invite you to enjoy reading about the 13th Annual Walk A Mile In My Shoes Rally, a new program called MiAble through which people can save private funds for people with disabilities, Flag Day, and other topics in the news.
The 6th Annual Culture of Gentleness Conference will be August 10-11, 2017 at Weber’s Inn, 3050 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. This year’s keynote presenter is David Pitonyak Ph.D., a leading national expert in supporting those with complex challenges. There will be sessions on: Supporting Families Mentoring others Alzheimer’s Mental illness Secondary Trauma Staff […]
May is Mental Health Month and this month’s issue of Our Journey has a lot of inspiring information – such as the group, This Is My Brave, the regional Day of Recovery Education in Gaylord, Wellness Recovery Action Planning, a new Sesame Street character, and more!
MyStrength is digital health app that is like a “health club for your mind.” With fun videos, activities, quizzes, inspirational quotes, and solid, vetted health information you can trust, myStrength is confidential and available 24/7, FREE, on your computer or mobile device. Use when you are having a bad day, feeling some stress, or find […]