Community Resources

*Please reach out to our in house behavioral health specialist, Cari Mason, who can provide guidance on navigating the school system including educational resources and the legal protections your child has, including development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans. Phone 231-421-8099

Transition into Adulthood

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), schools are responsible for some supports as students transition into adulthood. A student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) should include transition planning. Many schools start around ages 12-16.

Parent Mentor

Michigan Alliance for Families - Nicole Miller

nicole@michiganallianceforfamilies.org

231-715-1503

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Suicide Prevention Lifeline call/text 988

Community Mental Health

*Can also stop by a CMH facility within business hours*

Mental health services including counseling, autism evaluations, psychiatric services

Accepts all Medicaid plans

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health

Counties include: Crawford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau,  Missaukee, Roscommon, and Wexford

Phone Number to Access Services: (800)492-5742 or (231)922-4850

24-Hour Crisis Line: (833)295-0616

Centra Wellness Center

Counties: Benzie, Manistee

Phone Number to Access Services: (877)398-2013

24-Hour Crisis Line: (877)398-2013

Dental Clinics North

Provides affordable dental services to patients within Northern Michigan. Accepts most insurances including: Medicaid, Healthy Kids, and MiChild

https://www.dentalclinicsnorth.org/

United We Smile

Powered by University of Michigan and provides access to dental care in Northern MIchigan. 

https://uwsmile.org/

Aspen Dental Savings Plan

https://aspendentalplan.com/

The Northwest Food Coalition

*Updated Daily*

You can find food pantries, baby pantries, and warm meals in a county near you. 

https://northwestmifoodcoalition.org/food-pantries/

Feeding America

You can search by your zip code to find the nearest pantry.

https://www.feedwm.org/findfood/

Safe Harbor

Offers overnight shelter throught the year

517 Wellington Street

Traverse City, MI 49686

Call the homeless response hotline at 844-900-0500

Goodwill Inn

Offers emergency shelter and works with families and individuals to build long term housing success

2943 N Keystone Rd

Traverse City, MI 49686

Phone: 231-922-4890

Habitat for Humanity

Creates affordable home ownership for low to moderate income families and individuals. Applicants must be residents of, or have worked in Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, or Leelanau counties for at least a year. 

Call Homeowners Services at: 231-941-4663x321

https://www.habitatgtr.org

Woman's Resource Center

Mission to protect, shelter, and empower people impacted by domestic and sexual violence. Emergency shelter is available. 

To access services call: 1-800-554-4972 or visit https://www.womensresourcecenter.org/