CHILD ADVOCACY
A.C.M.H. ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH
Woodbrook Village, 1705 Coolidge
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 336-7222 or 1-800-782-0883
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FEE: None, memberships available
SERVICES:Children are eligible for services when they are
experiencing or are at risk of emotional or
behavioral problems which interfere with a positive
self-concept, personality development and
relationship at home, at school or in the community.
ANISHNABEK COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES
225 Wa Seh Dr.
St. Ignace, MI 49781
643-8103 or 1-877-444-5608 FAX643-8902
or call 60 Kincheloe 495-1232
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F
FEE: None
SERVICES: Family Support Service, parenting & Nurturing program, In-home services
The family support services involves intensive in-home services to
facilitate and reinforce family system changes
through early identification of tribal families/individuals experiencing
stress. The basic services are, Child and
Family Advocacy, Prevention, Tribal Social Services, Intensive home based
services and Safe Kids/Safe Streets.
C.A.R.E.S CRISIS ASSESSMENT REFERRAL EVALUATION SERVICES
Marquette Medical Clinic
500 Osborn Blvd., 2nd Floor
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
(906)225-3994 or 1-800-562-9753. Ext. 3994
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F
After hours or weekends call 1-800-528-3532
FEE: None
SERVICES: CARES evaluators provide assessment and
referral service for children, adolescents and
adults who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and
substance abuse problems. The CARES clinical
team is also prepared and qualified to help intervene in
emergency situations. Provided by Upper
Michigan Behavioral Health Service at Marquette General
Hospital.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
517 W. Easterday Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-1508
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F
FEE: Sliding scale.
ELIGIBILITY:Residents of Chippewa, Mackinaw, and Luce counties regardless of
race, age, gender, religious affiliation or ability to pay.
SERVICES:Catholic Social Services is a non-deominational counseling center
and licensed adoption agency. Services include individual, couple, family
therapy for those experiencing troubled lives. We also offer open adoptions and
problem pregnancy counseling.
C.A.U.S.E. CITIZENS’S ALLIANCE TO UPHOLD SPECIAL EDUCATION
Box 2001
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-9573, FAX 635-3017 or 1-800-53- CAUSE
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F
Answering machine available and all calls will be answered ASAP.
FEE: None
HIAWATHA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
114 Elliot Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781
643-8616
Crisis Services 24 Hours 7 days a week
SERVICES: Provides individual therapy, marital and family therapy, child
counseling, home based counseling, behavioral assessment, parenting education,
crisis intervention, outpatient substance abuse counseling, clinical nursing
program and programming for mentally impaired and respite care.
MACKINAC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (ALSON KNOWN AS FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY)
199 Ferry Lane
St. Ignace, MI 49781
643-9550
8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. M-F
24 Hour Protective Services for Adult/Children
643-9694 or 1-800-797-1644
FEE: None
SERVICES: This agency provides financial assistance to
those who qualify for Family Assistance (FIP), Food Assistance (FAP) and Medical
Assistance Program (MA). Services include:
| Adoption Specialist |
Adult Foster Care (Placement) |
|
| Child Foster Care and Licensing
| Delinquent Program (Referrals by Court) |
|
| Shelter Homes (Short term, emergency
placement for children) |
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| Chore Services Homebound (Adults and Families) |
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| Family Support/Specialist |
Indian Outreach |
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| Day Care and Day Care Aide Licensing (Home/Sitters) |
Child Protective Services |
| Adult Protective Services |
Employment Services (For FIP)
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| State Emergency Relief Program |
State Emergency Relief Program/Heat |
| Medical Transportation |
Volunteer Service Program |
| |
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (MSU)COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
100 Marley St. Courthouse
Ignace, Mi. 49781
(906) 643-7307 or 1-800-555-7307
(906) 586-6001(Satellite Office-Gould City)
SERVICES: Parenting/Family, Programs and Resources
University tested and approved resources and programming for individuals or
groups such as 4-H programs, How to Talk so Kids will Listen & Listen so Kids will Talk,
Building Strong Families, Hooked on Phonics, Siblings without Rivalry, Understanding Adolescence &
Teens, Language of Personal Power,
True Colors, Parents Helping Children Cope with Divorce, Parenting videos,
etc. Many available for lend.
MICHIGAN PROTECTION & ADVOCACY SERVICE
129 W. Baraga, Suite B
Marquette, Michigan
228-5910 (will accept collect calls)
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
(906) 643-7671 or (906) 643-8783
SERVICES:Support Group
For anyone who has lost a child or sibling.Compassionate Friends, is a
volunteer group who have experienced such a loss. Call for meeting dates and times.
STRONG FAMILIES/SAFE CHILDREN
Cedarville / Hessel Cedar Post Pantry
(906) 484-9903
Engadine - High School
(906) 477-6313 ext.160
St. Ignace - Mackinac County Road Commission Bldg.
(906) 643-0490
SERVICES:Family Support Services
A Paraprofessional is available to assist families with parenting skills,
budgeting, resource information,
advocacy between other agencies and available services, and/or other family
related issues upon request by
individual families.
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