Family Resource 2015

Contents: Counseling/Crisis services Aging services Housing, utility assistance Education & Parenting Native American services

Meeting your needs through community support & resources makes your family strong.

Food assistance Government & Legal Health services Transportation Disability services Veteran services Philanthropy & volunteerism

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Charlevoix, Emmet, Northern Antrim Counties

This publication brought to you by the Great Start Collaborative of Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.

www.greatstartforkids.com

Look what I can do!

Petoskey District Library A Family Place!

What are your child's behaviors telling you? The Health Department invites you to find out.

Free Programs for Families

Ages & Stages is a screening toolkit designed for parents and others caring for children from birth to age 5.

(Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens and Adults)

A few examples are:

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Babies & Books, Parent/Child LapSit, Paws (children read to Therapy Dogs), Chess for Kids, Anime’ Club, Summer Programs, Book Chats, Film Group, Byte-Size Tech, Friends at the Carnegie and more!

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Each session takes only a few minutes, but the results can make a lifetime of difference for your child.

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Your confidential responses are reviewed carefully. Personalized follow-up is provided at no charge.

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Contents

5 Counseling/Crisis services 11 Housing, utility assistance 12 Education & Parenting 21 Food assistance 24 Health services 28 Government & legal 30 Aging services 33 Transportation 34 Native American services 35 Disability services 37 Philanthropy & volunteerism 38 Veteran services

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This Family Resource Guide was a collaborative effort of the Great Start Collaborative, the Human Service Coordinating Body of Charlevoix and Emmet Counties, and the Charlevoix-Emmet ISD. If your agency would like to be included in future versions of the Family Resource Guide or you have corrections, please e-mail: [email protected].

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Who we are… What we do… Where we are… & Why it matters! WHO WE ARE: The Great Start Collaborative of Charlevoix, Emmet, and Northern Antrim counties are made up of community leaders and organizations from each county that have a vested interest in Early Childhood Investment. We are representatives from business, health, education, human services, higher education, non-profit, court systems, philanthropy, and parents who are implementing a plan to address the needs of young children within our Northern Michigan Communities. WHAT WE DO: The mission of our collaborative is to engage multi-disciplinary partners and families to identify, plan and implement system change to strengthen families and improve child outcomes. Since 2012, one of our major priorities has been the implementation of the Strengthening Families Framework that promotes 5 Protective Factors to make families strong. Every event, project, or training addresses and builds these 5 Protective Factors in families: Parental Resilience; Social Connections; Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development; Concrete Support in Times of Need; and Social and Emotional Competence of Children. A few of our successes include: a fund development committee that (through grants and individuals) provided over 100 preschool scholarships to eligible children ages 3 – 5; a FreeCycle 4

Book Project that has distributed over 20,000 gently used books to local children; popular free events for parents such as a Halloween Costume Exchange, Early Childhood Networking Nights, Parenting Awareness Month Conference; and a nationally recognized campaign to strengthen families entitled “What Makes Your Family Strong?” www. whatmakesyourfamilystrong.org WHERE WE ARE: Charlevoix, Emmet & Northern Antrim Counties. The Great Start Collaborative holds meetings bimonthly on the third Tuesday in Boyne City from 9-11AM. If you are interested in attending, you can call us at 231.582.8070 or e-mail: [email protected]. Our Great Start Parent Coalition is led by a Parent Leadership Council that hosts free events, facilitates our FreeCycle Book Project, and assures that the parent voice is heard in our community. Check out the Parent Coalition facebook page for details: www.facebook.com/greatstart. WHY IT MATTERS: Whether you are a parent,

caregiver, educator, business owner, community planner, or simply a tax paying citizen, investing in early childhood affects you now and has a huge impact on the future of your community. It is a simple equation for a long term workforce and economic solution; early childhood investment equals a stronger, better educated workforce, and a socially and economically vibrant community. The State of Michigan has outlined four outcomes by which public investment in Early Childhood will be assessed: children born healthy; children healthy, thriving and developmentally on track from birth to third grade; children developmentally ready to succeed in school at the time of school entry; and children prepared to succeed in fourth grade and beyond by reading proficiently by the end of third grade. Join forces with the Great Start Collaborative of Charlevoix, Emmet, and Northern Antrim Counties, to change the lives of our children and families, and build a bright economic future for Northern Michigan. Maureen Hollocker is the director of the Great Start Collaborative of Charlevoix, Emmet, and Northern Antrim Counties in Michigan. CONTACT: [email protected] 231.582.8070. WEBSITE: www.greatstartforkids.com

Counseling / Crisis

American Red Cross 2350 Mitchell Park Drive Petoskey, MI 49770 Blood Services (231) 347-5984 www.redcrossblood.org Disaster Emergency Services (989) 343-1353 ext 12 www.redcross.org Health & Safety (CPR, First Aid, etc.) (231) 947-7286 ext 7418 or 800-Red Cross/800-733-2767 Option #3 / www.redcross.org Military Services Assistance/ Service to Armed Forces (877) 272-7337 www. redcross.org BASES (231) 547-1144 208 W. Lincoln St., “ Charlevoix, MI 49720 www.basesteencenter.org Substance abuse services Assessments Counseling

Alcohol safety education class Zero Tolerance class for age 21 and under Recovery High program for teens Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan (231) 347-4463 3434 M-119 Harbor Springs, MI 49740 www.cfs.com Adoption Services Foster Care Placement Counseling License Foster Homes Harbor Hall, Inc. (231) 347-5511 Toll-Free (888) 880-5511 704 Emmet Street Petoskey, MI 49770 www.harborhall.com Long Term residential treatment for adult males (38 beds) Sub-Active detoxification services

for adult males (2 beds) Transitional living for graduates adult males (12 beds) Prevention services in Petoskey High School, Petoskey Middle School, Cheboygan county and Pellston Petoskey outpatient services for male and female adolescents, senior citizens, heath care professionals, gender specification, gambling Counseling, jail services, drug/ alcohol testing, driver’s license reinstatement assessments, sobriety court services, trauma therapy, Department of Human Services Family Wellness Program, opiate replacement therapy services. Cheboygan outpatient services provide the same services as Petoskey’s outpatient. Continued on page 8

Emergency

Dial 9-1-1

for ambulance, police, fire 24-Hour Crisis info Poison Control

(800) 222-1222

Report Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect

(855) 444-3911

Women’s Resource Center

(231) 347-0082

(800) 275-1995

Mental Health Crisis (800) 442-7315 Third Level 24/7 North Country Community Mental Health Emergency Services (8am-5pm weekdays) (800) 834-3393

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Counseling / Crisis Submitted by Jan Mancinelli, Executive Director, Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan

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art of every thriving and quality community is an infrastructure that has many parts making it whole. One of those parts is an element that serves the people of the community. This aspect shows how we care and provide support for those less fortunate, how we build strength and character in our children and families and how we impart a sense of comfort and well being for those in the community. Most of us would think of this as part of a quality of life, and most of us would agree that for some that quality of life is not always so easy to grasp. Until we are confronted with something untold in our lives we rarely think about what might be needed if we had to get through a crisis, face a devastating illness or overcome some other calamity. Many families, hard working, responsible people are only a paycheck away from a financial disaster. A loss of a job or an illness can wreak untold havoc when suddenly bills can’t be paid and there is not enough money for food or to put gas in the car. When this happens, individuals and families have a wealth of human and social services that are part of the infrastructure that make up the fabric of our community - we are blessed in so many ways. Our communities in northern MI have a quality that is unequaled in most rural communities. We have good schools with exceptional community and school athletic facilities and a variety of community-based recreational and social opportunities. All of these provide our children with a potpourri of choices to help them develop academically, emotionally and physically. Baseball, soccer, skiing, football, golf, early childhood and parent activities, scouting, sailing, swimming, youth groups, faith groups, dancing, art, robotics, library services, debate, skateboarding all provide the opportunities for healthy outlets that allow them to participate in personal development activities and also provide an outlet for healthy, well intentioned adults to get involved to help shape our youth. We enjoy a strength that comes from supporting and giving to an incredible network of human/ social/health services. Agencies and organizations help to provide a safety net when members of our community face hard times. The economic crisis, from which we are still recovering, has birthed a number food pantries and direct assistance programs. Community groups and social service agencies

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have created avenues to help families get what they need. The poverty that continues to grow among the working class, and the problems that come with it, are being met with an incredible network of programs and services that can respond to many needs or provide the emotional support and advocacy to find an easier path. This is a generous and kind community that supports and provides many programs and services to help people falling through the cracks. We can all be proud of the many ways our human/social service infrastructure works together to create a community-wide system to connect people with the services they need. For more information or to connect with agencies, programs and services please refer to the Resource list in this publication. Call one of the many organizations listed that can provide you with information and referral.

Join your friends and neighbors who benefit from the world-class healthcare and hometown caring found at Charlevoix Area Hospital, on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan.

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Counseling / Crisis

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North Country Community Mental Health 1420 Plaza Dr. Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 347-6701 Emmet 06250 M66 North, Charlevoix,MI 49720 (231) 547-5885 CHX Individual and group therapy for adults Assertive Community Treatment Community support services including Care Management, Petoskey Club (psychosocial), Supported Employment services & Residential services Infant Mental Health Services Office-based child and family therapy Home-based therapy for children and families Parenting Groups Community and family support services for persons with developmental disabilities Psychiatric services for adults and children Emergency Services Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan (231) 347-0067 423 Porter, Petoskey, MI 49770 www.wrcnm.org 24 hour crisis line for domestic abuse and sexual assault. Emergency shelter for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Counseling and advocacy services for victims of violent crime, counseling and therapy for individuals and families. Substance abuse services. Child abuse and child sexual assault services. Community Base Childcare8

before and after school, year round. Weekly playgroups for families with children under five. Youth services include sexual assault prevention services, domestic abuse/healthy relationships training, parenting teen services. Michigan School Readiness program for eligible 4 year olds. Gold Mine Resale Shops selling at affordable prices, and vouchers for fire victims and special circumstances. Education and Training, Employment Services, Working Wardrobe. Parenting Groups, Support Groups for domestic abuse and sexual assault, and children experiencing divorce.

Information and Referral. Speakers on a variety of topics related to the issues the agency deals with. Additional Counseling & Crisis Service Resources: Department of Human Services (see Government, Legal, & Mediation Section) Hospice (see Health Service Section) Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (see Native American Services) North Country Community Mental Health (see Health Services) Northwest Community Action Agency (see Housing & Utility Assistance Section)

Join other Up North moms online today Ready for Kindergarten?

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Vision and Hearing Screening Did you know the Health Department provides FREE vision screening for children as young as 3 years of age, and FREE hearing screening for children as young as 6 months?

Recent legislation has changed the entry age.

2015-16 School Year

A child who resides in a public school district or public school academy providing kindergarten may enroll if the child is at least 5 years of age on September 1, 2015.

Not only is a vision test required to enter kindergarten, but early detection of a problem can help to prevent permanent hearing or vision loss later on.

If the child is not age eligible for kindergarten enrollment per the guidelines specified above, but will be five years old by December 1st, the child’s parent or legal guardian must notify the school district. Parent or legal guardian retains the sole discretion to enroll their child in kindergarten through written notification that must be submitted to the local school district by June 1. Please contact your local school district for more informaton. - State of Michigan: Act. No. 198, Effective 6/26/12

Questions? Contact your local school district. Alanson Public  Beaver Island Community  Boyne City Public  Boyne Falls Public Central Lake Public  Charlevoix Public  Concord Academy Boyne  Concord Academy Petoskey East Jordan Public  Ellsworth Community  Harbor Springs Public  Northwest Academy Pellston Public  Public Schools of Petoskey  and non-public schools

Healthy hearing and vision leads to greater success in school — and in life! Call to schedule an appointment for your child in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet or Otsego County.

CHARLEVOIX-EMMET ISD

www.nwhealth.org

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800-432-4121

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Housing & Utility Assistance Habitat for Humanity (231) 348-6926 8460 M119, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Safe, affordable and energy efficient housing with 0% interest mortgage for income qualified individuals seeking to own a home. “A Brush With Kindness” program offers exterior home painting, siding/gutter repair; landscape repair/replacement; new ramps on a 0% interest loan for income qualified individuals who own their own home. Habitat for Humanity ReStore with discounted reusable household goods & building products. Application online at www.northwestmihabitat.org Joppa House Women’s Transitional Home (231) 547-8040 PO Box 174 - Charlevoix, MI 49720 www.3dfellowship.org Physical address: 801 State St. Joppa House, a sister ministry of Third Day Fellowship & Outreach is a faith-based transitional home for women and children who are homeless or facing homelessness. Residency is through an application and interview process. Contact the office or visit our website for more information. Nehemiah House / Mary Margaret House (231) 347-0363 36 Bridge St., Petoskey, MI 49770 Homeless Shelters – two facilities located in Petoskey; Nehemiah House for men and the Mary Margaret House for women and children Northern Homes Community Development Corporation (231) 535-0195 P.O. Box 86, 1048 E. Main St. Boyne City, MI 49712 Provide Financial and Homebuyer Education Workshops. Provide foreclosure prevention services. Help families to purchase and rehab a home with down payment and closing cost assistance and loan/grant funds to rehabilitate the home after purchase. Provide affordable rental apartments at Maple Village Apartments in Petoskey. Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (231) 347-9070 (800) 443-5518 2202 Mitchell Park, Suite #4,

Petoskey, MI 49770 nmcaa.net Child Development: Early Head Start (0-3 years); Head Start (3-5); MI School readiness (4 years old) Community Education: Financial Fitness Workshops, Energy Conservation Instruction, Information and Referral: Homeownership Counseling and Education: Budget counseling/credit repair. Free tax preparation. Housing: Affordable Housing Development, Home repair and Rehabilitation, weatherization, homeownership programs. Monthly and Quarterly Food Distributions, Staples for Income-Eligible Residents at local distribution sites. Asset Building programs: Individual Development Accounts Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency Program. Emergency Services: Advocacy and Case Management for Homeless, Crisis Payment for Heating and Utilities Foreclosure and Eviction Prevention Assistance. Community Connections: Walk for Warmth Fundraiser, Fatherhood Initiative, Meals on WheelsKeep the Wheels Rolling Fundraiser, Numerous Community Partnerships. Salvation Army (231) 347-3531 712 Pleasant St., Petoskey, MI 49770 www.usc.salvationarmy.org/petoskey Food and Toy distribution for Christmas, Emergency home utility assistance, Emergency rent assistance, Emergency food assistance. Resale shop located at 1615 Clarion Avenue (231) 347-8500 TrueNorth Community Services (231) 519-1247 6308 S. Warner Ave, Fremont, MI 49412 www.truenorthservices.org Heat and energy assistance for income eligible individuals and families Additional Housing & Utility Assistance Resources: Department of Human Services “ (see Government, Legal, & Mediation Section) Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (see Native American Services) Women’s Resource Center (see Counseling & Crisis Services) 11

Education, Parenting Services Education Charlevoix-Emmet ISD (231) 547-9947 08568 Mercer Blvd., Charlevoix, MI 49720 www.charemisd.org Alternative education programs, including a teen parent program Special education services (birth to age 26) Early Childhood Special Education Services and Programs Early On Northwest (birth to age 3) Great Start Readiness Program (4 yr. old tuition free preschool) Charlevoix County Area Schools: Beaver Island Community School Boyne City Public Schools Boyne Falls Public Schools Charlevoix Public Schools Concord Academy Boyne East Jordan Public Schools Northwest Academy St. Mary School

(231) 448-2744 (231) 439-8190 (231) 549-2211 (231) 547-3200 (231) 582-0194 (231) 536-3131 (231) 547-9000 (231) 547-9441

www.beaverisland.k12.mi.us www.boyne.K12.mi.us www.boynefalls.org www.rayder.net www.concordboyne.com www.ejps.org www.nwa.edu www.stmaryschoolcharlevoix.com

Emmet County Area Schools: Alanson Public Schools Concord Academy Petoskey Ebenezer Christian School Harbor Light Christian School Harbor Springs Public Schools Pellston Public Schools Petoskey Seventh Day Adventist Public Schools of Petoskey St. Francis Xavier School St. Michael The Archangel

(231) 548-2261 (231) 439-6800 (231) 588-2111 (231) 347-7859 (231) 526-4545 (231) 539-8682 (231) 347-2560 (231) 348-2100 (231) 347-3651 (231) 881-9025

www.alansonvikings.net www.concordpetoskey.com www.ebenezerchristian.org

North Central Michigan College ( 231) 348-6600

www.harborps.org www.pellstonschools.org www.petoskeyschools.org

www.ncmich.edu

Tuition FREE Preschool (800) 443-5518 www.greatstartforkids.com/Preschool.html Tuition Free Preschool Programs are available throughout Charlevoix, Emmet and northern Antrim Counties. These Tuition Free Preschool programs are the Great Start Readiness Programs operated by Local School Districts, the ISD and community partners and the Head Start Programs operated by the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Families with children ages 3 and 4 are encouraged to call 1-800-4435518 to learn about the programs and to complete an application. Programs do have eligibility and prioritization requirements.

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Great Start to Quality www.greatstarttoquality.org Looking for child care or preschool? Great Start to Quality is Michigan’s state-wide searchable database of early learning programs. Great Start to Quality Northwest Resource Center (877) 614-7328 www.greatstarttoquality.org Helping support providers and educators improve the quality of their programs and care, the Great Start to Quality Northwest Resource Center serves Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford counties.

Child & Parenting Services

Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) www.nwhealth.org/agesandstages Ages & Stages is a screening toolkit designed for parents and others for children from birth to age five. It is free, confidential, helps parents and caregivers know what to expect, builds new skills, identifies developmental concerns, and can be done online from home!

Child Abuse Council (231) 753-8511 www.UpNorthChildAbuseCouncil.org [email protected] Our local council distributes literature on child development, parenting, and prevention. Our annual conference is held each April on issues regarding the mental and physical well-being of children. We celebrate Parenting Awareness Month with the “What Makes Your Family Strong?” essay and drawing contests, and recognize individuals who go above and beyond to positively impact the lives of our communities children each November. Please contact us to receive a quarterly newsletter or visit our website for more information. Early Childhood Behavioral Health Parent Support Partner (800) 432-4121 A free peer navigator program to support parents of children 0-5 with emotional, behavioral, or other mental health challenges. Available in Charlevoix, Emmet, and northern Antrim counties.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Michigan 2350 Mitchell Park Dr., Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 313-7323 www.bigsupnorth.com Develop and support one-to-one nurturing mentoring relationships for children ages 6-18 with a caring adult that will provide children with proper attention, guidance and opportunities on a consistent basis to help them achieve higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success.

Educating Children for Over 40 Years •IC/Nido - 2 months to 3 years •Primary - Ages 3-6 •Elementary: K-6, a part of the Public Schools of Petoskey 560 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey • [email protected]

We are here to help

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Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan 24-Hour crisis & information lines: (231) 347-0082 or (800) 275-1995 wrcnm.org • [email protected]

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Master’s level trained and licensed therapists provide support services for: Child sexual assault/abuse Child abuse Serving Northern Michigan since 1987 Offering Educational Testing and One-on-one Reading & Writing Instruction for all ages Financial Assistance Available Northern Michigan Center • (231) 526-9282 • 681 E. Lake St., Harbor Springs www.dyslexia.net

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Education, Parenting Services Continued from page 13

Great Start Collaborative & Great Start Parent Coalition (877) 866-3714 www.greatstartforkids.com www.whatmakesyourfamilystrong.org The Great Start collaborative identifies local needs, and implements research based strategies to assure a coordinated system of community resources and support for young children and their families. One of our major priorities has been the implementation of the Strengthening Families Model that promotes 5 Protective Factors to make families strong. Every event, project, or training addresses and builds these 5 Protective Factors in families: Parental Resilience; Social Connections; Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development; Concrete Support in Times of Need; and Social and Emotional Competence of Children. Great Start Parent Coalition Great Start Parent Leadership Council FreeCycle Book Project FreeCycle Halloween Costume Exchange Early Childhood Networking Nights (Parent & Caregiver Education) Parenting Awareness Month Events Early Childhood Professional Development & Collaboration Strengthening Families Protective Factors Campaign Kinder Kloset Diaper pantry and baby items. Christ Lutheran Church 1250 Boyne Ave. Boyne City (231) 582-9301 Second Saturday of every month 10-12 P.M. Charlevoix residents with a child under 2 years old.

Northwoods

Ear, Nose & Throat, PC

James J. Slater, DO, FAOCO Otolaryngology • Head & Neck Surgery • Facial Plastic Surgery

Kimberly Lacross, M.A., CCC-A Hearing Tests • Hearing Aid • Hearing Protection

220 W. Clinton St. • Charlevoix • 547-2651www.charlevoixlibrary.org

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Appointments Available in Cheboygan & Petoskey

Libraries

All area residents should have a library dedicated to serving them. To find out if you are eligible for a free card at a given library, call the one that is closest to you; it may not be your library, but they can refer you to the one that is. Area libraries have many FREE programs for children from birth to 18 and adults as well. Call or check their websites. Holding a card at a given library usually isn’t necessary to attend their public programs. Alanson Area Public Library (231) 548-5465 http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/Alanson/ Bliss Branch (231) 537-2927 www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org Beaver Island District (231) 448-2701 www.beaverisland.michlibrary.org Boyne District Library (231) 582-7861 www.boynelibrary.org Charlevoix Public Library (231) 547-2651 www.charlevoixlibrary.org Crooked Tree Boyne Falls (231) 549-2277 www.crookedtreelibrary.org Crooked Tree Walloon (231) 535-2111 www.crookedtreelibrary.org Harbor Springs (231) 526-2531 www.harborspringslibrary.org Jordan Valley District Library (231) 536-7131 http://jvdl.info/ Mackinaw Area Public Library (231) 436-5451 www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org Pellston Branch (231) 539-8858 www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org Petoskey District Library (231) 758-3100 www.petoskeylibrary.org Continued on page 16

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Education, Parenting Services Continued from page 15

MSU Extension Charlevoix County 319 B. North Lake Street Boyne City, MI 49712 (231) 582-6232 www.msue.msu.edu/charlevoix

Emmet County 3434 Harbor-Petoskey Rd. Harbor Springs, MI 49740 (231) 347-1770 www.msue.msu.edu/emmet

Community Leadership Development Conflict Management Community Decision Making Process Community Based Entrepreneurship New Venture and Innovation Counseling including natural resource, green energy and food business enterprise education Youth Development Programs Citizenship and Community Service and Life Skill Development Programs Parent/Caregiver Education Building Healthy Communities Chronic Disease Management and Prevention Healthy Eating and Physical Activity 4-H Youth Development, Leadership Training, Citizen and Community Service Emmet County 4-H (231) 348-1770 www.msue.msu.edu/emmet 3434 M-119 Petoskey, MI 49770 Charlevoix County 4-H (231) 582.6232 www.msue.msu.edu/charlevoix 319B N. Lake St. Boyne City, MI 4712 YMCA (231) 348-8393 434 E. Lake St., Petoskey, MI 49770 www.ymcanm.org Day camp for kids in summer After school programs Middle school summer program Youth sports High school special events Additional Education, Child, & Parenting Service Resources: Department of Human Services (see Government, Legal, & Mediation Section) Health Department of Northwest Michigan (see Health Services Section) Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (see Native American Services) Northwest Community Action Agency (see Housing & Utility Assistance Section) North Country Community Mental Health (see Health Services Section) Women’s Resource Center (see Counseling & Crisis Services Section) 16

3 and 4 Year Olds

The Tuition FREE Preschools in this area are taking applications for 3 & 4 year olds for the 2015-2016 School year.

FREE PRESCHOOL

Call today for an Appointment

1.800.443.5518

FREE PRESCHOOL

Children of all abilities and families of all income levels are encouraged to apply. Adaptations will be provided when necessary for the successful involvement of all children. This is a joint project of: Women’s Resource Center’s Project Free, Charlevoix-Emmet ISD Great Start Readiness Program and District Partners, Little Traverse Bay Band Head Start, and Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency Head Start.

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Concerned about your child’s development?

We’re o t e r e h help!

Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District provides services to children birth to age 6 with developmental delays or disabilities.

Parent or provider concerned about development

Child is under 3

Contact Early On Coordinator: 1-231-439-8167 18

Child is over 3

Contact Secretary at Taylor School to provide information to Char-Em Early Childhood Special Education Team

1-231-439-6937

Great Start to Quality

Center-based Programs ALANSON • Alanson Stretch Kindergarten Extended    • NMCAA Preschool, Alanson – GSRP    

BOYNE CITY • • • •

Boyne City Be-Four – GSRP     Boyne City Preschool – GSRP      Early Learners Program – GSRP    NMCAA Preschool, Boyne – GSRP    

BOYNE FALLS • Logger Central - Boyne Falls Public School – GSRP    

Congratulations to the following programs in Charlevoix, Emmet, and northern Antrim counties that choose to participate in Great Start to Quality. We thank you for your commitment to quality! Great Start to Quality is Michigan’s tiered quality rating and improvement system that makes it easy for you to identify quality child care and preschools, helping you get the best for your child. Programs that choose to participate receive a rating on a scale of one-to-five stars based on state quality standards for care, safety, professionalism, and early learning. www.GreatStartToQuality.org is the one-stop resource to find all licensed and registered child care and preschool providers in Michigan. More information on Great Start to Quality can be found at www.GreatStartToQuality.org or by calling the Great Start to Quality Northwest Resource Center at 1-877-614-7328. *Programs with GSRP next to their name are participating in the state funded Great Start Readiness Program for four year olds.

CENTRAL LAKE • Central Lake Public Schools – GSRP    • NMCAA Preschool, Central Lake    

CHARLEVOIX • Bright Beginnings – GSRP     • NMCAA Preschool, Charlevoix    

EAST JORDAN • East Jordan Elementary – GSRP    • NMCAA Preschool, East Jordan Elementary    

ELLSWORTH • Ellsworth Community School – GSRP    

HARBOR SPRINGS • Blackbird Preschool – GSRP   

PELLSTON • Bear Cub Child Care Center, Pellston   • Pellston Elementary – GSRP    

PETOSKEY • • • • • • • • •

Children’s Learning Center – GSRP      Munchkin Manor Webcam Daycare – GSRP    NMCAA Preschool, Petoskey     NMCAA Preschool, Ottawa – GSRP     Northern MI Community Child Development Center – GSRP  Petoskey Children’s Nursery    St Francis Pre K Child Care    Stepping Stones Child Development Center, Inc.    Watch Me Grow Child Development Center    

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q Copies adults and friends (like running when other children run)

q Says sentences with 2 to 4 words q Gets excited when with other children

q Climbs well

q Carries on a conversation using 2 to 3 sentences

q Pulls up to stand

q Tells stories

q Plays cooperatively

q Draws a person with 2 to 4 body parts

q Says “mama” and “dada”

q Responds to simple spoken requests

q Would rather play with other children than alone

d, q Plays simple pretendoll a g din fee such as hers q Points to show ot ting es er something int

q Uses simple gestures such as shaking head for “no” or waving “bye bye” q Copies gestures

q Hops and stands on one foot for up to 2 seconds

ar y q Knows what ordin r fo r; fo things are example, telephone, brush, spoon

q Strings vowels together when babbling (“ah,” “eh,” “oh”)

q Plays make-believe with dolls, animals and people q Shows affection for friends without prompting

q Says several single words q Walks alone

q Likes to play with others, especially parents q Responds to own name

These are just a few of many important milestones to look for. For more complete checklists by age visit www.cdc.gov/ActEarly or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.

q Points to things or pictures when they’re named

q Kicks a ball

q Follows simple instructions

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q Copies sounds q Begins to sit without support

Check off the milestones your child has reached and share your child’s progress with the doctor at every visit.

Your Child’s early Development is a Journey

Food Assistance Manna Food Project

(231) 347-8852 8791 McBride Park Ct., Harbor Springs, MI 49740 www.mannafoodproject.org Food distribution Center of Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties, Food Rescue Program & Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.

Charlevoix County Pantries

Boyne City Community Pantry (1st Mon 10am-12pm and 3rd Mon 5-7pm) 401 State Street, Boyne City (231-582-2551) Boyne Valley Pantry (Thu 2-5pm) 3031 Main Street, Boyne Falls (231-549-2230) Seventh Day Adventist (Mon 6-7pm, Wed 10am12pm) 326 Park Street, Boyne City (231-582-0151) Bible Baptist Church (1st and 3rd Thu 6-7pm; call for emergencies) 05855 M-66 North, Charlevoix (231-547-4300) Charlevoix Community (Mon 10am-12pm & 5:307:30pm, Th 10am-1pm) 100 Hurlbut Street, Charlevoix (231-547-9490) Care & Share (Tue 3-6pm; Thu 9am-12pm) 205 Water Street, East Jordan (231-536-7423)

There’s no reason to go hungry in Northern Michigan

Third Day Fellowship (Mon and Thu, 2-8pm) 1204 Bridge Street, Charlevoix (231-547-8040)

Charlevoix County Soup Kitchens

Community Church of God (Mon and Thu 11am-1pm) 202 West Hurlbut, Charlevoix (231-547-2875) Community Reform Church / Safe Haven (T&F 8-10AM) US 31 & Meech, Charlevoix Emmet County Pantries Nazarene Church (Wed 4-5:45pm) 7489 Mission Road, Alanson (231-548-5462) *Soup kitchen also. Church of Christ (1st and 3rd Sun 12:301:30pm) 1727 Anderson Road, Petoskey (231-347-0210)

Bay Shore Pantry (2nd and 4th Tue 12-3pm) 06072 US 31 North, Bay Shore (231-347-3618) Harbor Springs Community (Mon 9:30am-12pm) 150 West Main (enter through double doors on 3rd Street), Harbor Springs (231-526-2017, ext. 43) The Manna Pantry (Tue 9am-12pm; call for emergencies) 8791 McBride Park Court, Harbor Springs (231-347-8852) Diaper Pantry (1st and 3rd Fridays of the month 9:30 – 11am) Pellston Grace Community (Wed 5-6:30pm) 161 Highway 31, Pellston (231-539-8570) Continued on page 22 21

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First Christian Church 308 Monroe, Petoskey (231-347-6181) Meal – Lunch (Mon 11:30am-12:30pm) 320 Monroe, Petoskey Pantry (Mon 10am – 12pm) Salvation Army (Mon - Fri 9am-11:30am) 712 Pleasant Street, Petoskey (231-347-3531) St. Francis/Brother Dan’s (Tue 9am-12pm; call for emergencies) 415 State Street, Petoskey (231-347-7423) Cross of Christ Church (2nd Thu 5-7pm; 4th Thu 9-11am) 1450 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey (231-347-5440) * Paper pantry only.

Christ Child Society of Northern Michigan Diaper Pantry (1st and 3rd Fri 9:30am-11:00am) 8781 McBride Park (bldg. next to Manna) Emmet County Soup Kitchens First Presbyterian Church (Thu and Sun 12-1pm) 501 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey (231-347-4793) St. Francis/Brother Dan’s (lunch meal Tue 12-1pm) 415 State Street, Petoskey (231-347-7423) Additional Food Assistance Resources: Department of Human Services (see Government, Legal, & Mediation Section) Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (see Native American Services) Northwest Community Action Agency (see Housing & Utility Assistance Section) Salvation Army (see Housing & Utility Assistance Section) Health Department of Northwest Michigan WIC (see Health Services)

Providing essential services since 1977

Boyne District LiBrary

Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet and Otsego counties

A great place for Kids!

• Children’s Learning Center • Community Playgroups • Counseling Services • Domestic Abuse Services • Educational and Employment Services • Gold Mine Resale Shops • Project FREE Preschool • Sexual Assault, Child Sexual Assault/Abuse and Child Abuse Services • Violence Prevention

Come explore our hands-on mural and put on a show in our puppet theater!

Books for Birthdays Kids, come to the library on your birthday and we’ll give you a new book! Free activities:

Story time

Every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.

For preschoolers and their siblings Crafts, songs, stories and fun

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Legos are provided by the library Age 8 and up

Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan, Inc.

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24-Hour Crisis and Information Lines (231) 347-0082 • (800) 275-1995 [email protected] • wrcnm.org

Bay Area Substance Education Services

B.A.S.E.S. Specializing in working with young people and their families

547-1144 208 W. Lincoln Street • Charlevoix • basesteencenter.org PN-00441505

Burns Professional Building Petoskey M-F 8:30-5:30 Sat 9:00-Noon 487-0171 PN-00443638

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Health services Boyne Area Free Clinic (231) 582-4605 624 State Street, Boyne City, MI 49712 Open Thursdays 1 pm – 4 pm; Fridays 8 am – 4 pm Primary and urgent care for the uninsured and the under-insured Charlevoix Area Hospital (231) 547-4024 14700 Lake Shore Dr., Charlevoix, MI 49720 www.cah.org Charlevoix Area Hospital (CAH) is a community hospital offering a wide array of in-patient and out-patient services to Charlevoix and northern Antrim counties. The emergency room is staffed 24 hours a day and Urgent Care services are offered from 10am-8pm everyday (including weekends and holidays). For advanced care, CAH partners with Munson Medical Center and other regional hospitals to provide specialized health care. CAH also has satellite offices in Boyne City and East Jordan. Boyne Area Medical Center, Boyne Rehab Center, and Jordan Valley Rehab offer local residents nonemergency care and rehabilitation right in their hometowns. Boyne Area Medical Center 223 N. Park St. Boyne City, MI 49712 (231) 582-5314 Boyne RehabilitationServices 197 State St. Boyne City, MI 49712 (231) 582-6365

Health education Case Management Behavioral health counseling Low-cost medications Laboratory services Dental care by referral Insurances accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Northern Health Plan, Blue Cross/most commercial insurances Services offered regardless of ability to pay. Special discounts available based on income. Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment assistance Medicaid enrollment assistance Dental Clinics North (877) 321-7070 Catering to patients with Medicaid, Delta Healthy Kids, Northern Dental Plan, Low Income/Uninsured East Jordan 601 Bridge Street East Jordan, MI 49727 (866) 878-6551 Petoskey 3434 M-119, Ste B Harbor Springs, MI 49740 (866) 878-6556 East Jordan Family Health Center (231) 536-2206 601 Bridge Street, East Jordan, MI 49727 www.ejfhc.org Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Health Department of Northwest Michigan Jordan Valley Rehab 3434 Harbor-Petoskey Rd., Suite A, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 100 Main St. #9 (231) 347-6014 or Program/Appointment East Jordan, MI 49787 Information (231) 547-0295 (231) 536-1451 www.nwhealth.org Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program Community Health Center of Northern providing free food Michigan Immunizations for children and adults free or (231) 348-9900 reduced costs 3434 M-119, Suite C., Maternal and Infant Health Program- Home visits for Harbor Springs, MI 49740 pregnant and parenting families Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Children’s Special Health Care Services- Payment and Primary Care Services: Care Coordination for special needs children Patient-Centered Medical Home offering healthcare for Children’s Health Access Program (CHAP) the entire family Early Childhood Behavioral Health 24

Healthy Kids and MIChild Insurance for pregnant women and children enrollment assistance Healthy Families America Home Visiting (ages 0-3) Family Planning- Birth control methods and services based on ability to pay Breast and Cervical Cancer screening for women 4064 free if you meet income guidelines WISEWOMAN provides cholesterol screening and healthy lifestyle support Colorectal Cancer screening Dental Health Clinics for children and adults; reduced fees may be available through the Northern Dental Plan Hearing and vision screening for all children preschool through age 18 HIV counseling and testing Home Health and Hospice Services Hornet Health Center located at Pellston Middle/High School provides FREE physical health and mental health services Prescription assistance Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment assistance Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan Enrollment Assistance Hospice Nursing and aide care for terminally ill Bereavement services Residential services Education services Family support Vital Care Hospice of Little Traverse Bay (231) 487-4825 Vital Care Hospice of the Straits (800) 342-7711 Hospice of Northwest Michigan (231) 547-6092 220 W. Garfield Ave. Charlevoix, MI 49720

(800) 551-4140 [email protected] www.hospicenwm.org Hospice of Michigan (800) 247-5181 McLaren Northern Michigan (800) 248-6777 416 Connable Ave., Petoskey, MI 49770 www.northernhealth.org McLaren Northern Michigan is a regional referral healthcare facility which serves more than 350,000 residents in 22 northern Michigan counties across northern Lower Michigan and the eastern part of the Upper Peninsula. The medical staff includes nearly 200 physicians representing nearly every major medical and surgical specialty- cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, maternal and child health, mental health, plastic and reconstructive surgery, renal dialysis, and surgical services as well as primary care. Services are provided throughout the full continuum of care and across the lifespan. Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation as well as therapy for physical, occupational, speech and language is delivered as both inpatient and outpatient. Community health services include wellness and fitness classes, lectures, screenings, the FitKids360 program, childbirth education, lactation support, autism program, and health educational resources. McLaren Northern Michigan affiliates include McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation, Boulder Park Terrace, Hospice of Little Traverse Bay, VitalCare Adult Day Care and VitalCare Home Health and Hospice. The hospital provides physician outreach services in several locations including Alpena, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Elk Rapids, Gaylord, Indian River, Newberry, Rogers City, Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace. Continued on page 26

Great Lakes Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, P.C.

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3260 Woods Way, Suite 1 Marit E. Vogel, M.D. Petoskey, MI 49770 Board Certified in general, Phone: (231) 348-5590 Child and Adolecent Fax: (231) 349-5676 Psychiatry

Comprehensive Neuro -Cognitive Comprehensive Neuro-Cognitive Communication Recovery Services Communication Recovery Services phone: 231 348.7777 web: www.abbydcenter.com PN-00442809

Speech-Language Pathologist and Occupational Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational and PhysicalTherapy Therapy Serving Emmet, Charlevoix Grand Traverse Counties Serving Emmet, Charlevoix and and Grand Traverse Counties

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Health services Continued from page 25

Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan (231) 347-9692 1003 Spring St., Petoskey, MI 49770 www.ppwnm.org Annual gynecological exams, including pap, pelvic and breast exams Birth control consultation Birth control distribution on site, including the following methods: pills, patches, rings, Depo-Provera injections, emergency contraceptive, IUD’s, diaphragms, and nonprescription methods Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections for females and males Diagnosis and treatment of urinary and vaginal infections HIV testing counseling Pregnancy testing and options counseling Midlife services-evaluation for hormone therapy Smoking cessation therapies Colposcopies HPV Vaccinations Comprehensive sexuality education classes Resource center for teens and parents Can bill most health insurances, if you don’t have insurance please call for more information Pregnancy Care Center of Petoskey (231) 348-3388 2206 Mitchell Park Dr., Petoskey, MI 49770 Free pregnancy testing & ultrasound (Tuesdays), Counseling, Material aid, Parenting classes Additional Health Service Resources: Department of Human Services (see Government, Legal, & Mediation Section) Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (see Native American Services) MSU Extension (see Education & Child Services)

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Look What I Can Do! What are your child’s behaviors telling you?

The Health Department invites you to find out. Have you ever wondered if your young child is having difficulty with speech, emotional development, social skills, physical coordination or problem solving? It can be difficult to know for sure, especially for first-time parents. A developmental screening tool provides an opportunity to spot and address problems before they inhibit a child’s development. The Health Department in collaboration with Great Start offers an online screening tool to help parents assess their child’s development. The Ages & Stages questionnaire: • Is confidential • It helps parents and caregivers know what to expect • It helps build new skills • It identifies developmental concerns • It is online, so you can use it from the comfort of home anytime • It is FREE All responses are reviewed carefully and personalized follow-up is provided at no charge.  Each session takes only a few minutes but the results can make a lifetime of difference for your child. Get started today! Visit www.nwhealth.org/agesandstages

Social and Emotional Health of Children Birth to Age 8 Fact Sheet What is Social and Emotional Health? Social and emotional health is a child’s growing ability to,

Why Should we Fund Services to Support Children’s Social and Emotional Health? • Form strong relationships with others • Express and manage emotions

The future startsthe now. • Explore worldWe all benefit when children get a good start in life. It means later we will have a around them and problem-solve talented workforce, stronger economy and a healthier society.

Why is Social and Emotional Health so Important?

The nurturing relationships that support social and emotional health in early life shape the architecture of a Socialbrain and emotional are as important as ABC’s and 1, 2,good 3’s. health, and success in the workforce. baby’s and buildskills the foundation for lifelong learning, Babies need relationships with loving adults to learn these skills.

Loving relationships help babies brains to and adevelop. We all pay the price also when young children dogrow not get healthyWhen start. Those that experience trauma or other children have this healthy foundation, they are more likely to: adverse experiences, increases the likelihood of physical and mental health problems. Research shows that Signs of Social make friends young • children with mental health problems ultimately have lower educational achievement, and greater • follow directions Emotional Health involvement in the criminal justice and child welfare systems. • control emotions • solve problems Infants and Toddlers age 0-3: For Michigan, this means a less educated and prepared workforce, and greater public costs. • focus on tasks • Cry, coo, smile and laugh • Look at faces

Our state policies families with young children – socomfort they have social • Accept fromgood a Children who do should not havesupport these social and emotional skills are less– beginning at birth familiar person and emotional health and positive early learning experiences. prepared to learn in school. They are more likely to: • Seek comfort • have trouble making friends • Show curiosity • have behavior problems like biting, hitting, using What are Some Important Policy Recommendations? • Express many feelings unkind words or bullying • have difficulty learning Preschoolers ageto 3-5: Michigan must ensure that young children, and their parents and caretakers, have access needed mental • drop out of school • Begin to show feelings for

health services, beginning with the following priorities:

others

Early social and emotional problems have been linked to later mental and • Try new things 1. problems Screen early. Increase the use of standardized tools to screen for social and emotional problems in physical like depression, and obesity. • Play well with others

young children wherever they learn and grow. Ensure these screenings linkmake-believe children to services early • Play • Listen to gentle reminders to You offsetSupport negative lifelong consequences. How Can Children’ s Social and Emotional •can Accept changes in routine 2. Increase provider payment. Create policies that ensure all children get screenings by creating Health? easy and fair reimbursement strategies for primary care doctors. Early Elementary ages 5-8: 3. Promote socialadults and to emotional reducing stigma. Social and•emotional health is part of every Children need help from learn howhealth, to get along with others and Show respect and kindness child’s growth andofisthe justthings as important learning to every walk and talk. Social and emotional health manage their feelings. Many adults doas with children towards others day can help a child gain emotional skills, such as, vision and agenda.• Develop and keep should be to part of social everyand early childhood program’s •4.cuddling, a laughservices and playing an infant or toddler friendships Providesharing prevention thatwith work. Provide evidence-based services to support social and • to workhealth needs of • taking time to listen, engage and talk with a preschooler about emotional health to families and non-parental caregivers to ensure thatBegin the mental independently their day young children in childcare, preschool and other early learning settings are identified and addressed. • Enjoy challenges • Focus attention to solve In Michigan, we believe social-emotional health matters! problems and complete tasksaccess the Michigan To learn more about what you can do to build social emotional health,

• showing interest in a school age child’s friends, activities and projects

Safe and loving relationships with parents and caregivers are crucial to social and emotional health for allToolkit children birth to age Social and Emotional online at 8.www.michigan.gov/socialemotionalhealth.

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Government & Legal

Department of Human Services Antrim, Charlevoix-Emmet (231) 348-1600 2229 Summit Park Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770 www.michigan.gov/dhs Medicaid assistance Food assistance program Adult Protective Services Child Protective Services Home heating assistance Adult in-home help State Emergency Relief Program Family Independence Program State Disability Assistance Child Development and Care Program Family Court Juvenile delinquent cases Neglect and abuse cases Foster care placement

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Emmet County Family Court (231) 348-1765 200 Division St., Petoskey, MI 49770 Charlevoix County Family Court (231) 547-7215 301 State St. Charlevoix, MI 49720

Mediation services as an alternative to litigation Divorce & domestic relations, Parenting time, Custody & guardianship, Breach of contract, Landlord / tenant, Professional / client, Consumer / merchant, Employer / employee, Real estate, Civil rights, Neighborhood issues, Public policy, ordinance & statute, Special education Legal Services of School attendance program, Northern Michigan Child abuse & neglect program, (888) 645-9993 Victim offender reconciliation 13495 Otsego Ave., Unit 7B, program, Preventative Gaylord, MI 49735 shoplifting program Free legal assistance and representation to low income Northwest residents Michigan Works Age 60 and older may qualify (231) 347-5150 regardless of income 2225 Summit Park Dr., Civil cases only – no criminal or Petoskey, MI 49770 traffic www.nwmichworks.org No cases involving suing for As the workforce development money arm of Northwest Michigan Council of Governments, Northern Community Northwest Michigan WORKS! Mediation provide a wide variety of (231) 487-1771 services to every sector of 415 State Street, our economy. These services Petoskey, MI 49770 include: Employer and Work www.northernmediation.org Force Development, Job Seeker

Services- Job seekers receive help with writing resumes, career information and job search, interest assessments, and more in the job seeker resource rooms. Career Advisors provide career counseling. Learning Lab- Adults attend the Michigan WORKS! Learning Labs to receive individualized instruction for increasing job skills or obtaining a GED. Probate Court Charlevoix County 301 State St. (Second Floor) Charlevoix, MI 49720 (231) 547-7214 Emmet County 200 Division St. Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 348-1764 Guardianship and Conservator, Mental Health proceedings, Adoption, Mediation, Wills/ estates Social Security (800) 772-1213 308 State St., Petoskey, MI 49770 www.socialsecurity.gov Benefits for age 65+ Assistance for disabled persons

Lap Swim * Swim Team * Private & Group Swim Lessons Water Fitness * Physical Therapy * Annual Kids Triathlon Joelle L. Drader MD, MA, LLPC 413 Waukazoo Ave. • Petoskey, MI 49770 231-622-5156 LittleTraverseFamilyCounseling.com • [email protected] Compassionate and Confidential Counseling

$1 Night Open Swims * Adult-Only Swims

11905 USUS 3131 North, 49720 231.547.0982 111905 North,Charlevoix, Charlevoix, MI MI 49720 231.547.0982 www.charlevoixpool.org [email protected] [email protected] www.charlevoixpool.org

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Aging Services Aging and Disability Resource Collaborative of Northwest Michigan (ADRCNM) (866) 642-4582 www.adrcnmi.org Provides free, unbiased information to find and navigate resources for older adults and disabled individuals of any age. Help individuals identify needs and develop a plan to access programs and services available within the community at no cost. Charlevoix County Commission on Aging (231) 237-0103 218 W. Garfield Ave. Charlevoix, MI 49720 www.charlevoixcounty.org/coa.asp Congregate Meals at Senior Centers in Boyne City, Charlevoix and East Jordan Dining Out Meal Program on Beaver Island Home Delivered Meal Programs throughout the County In-home Respite, Homemaking and Personal Care Foot Care at senior Centers and in-home for homebound seniors Medicare D Counseling Information and Referral Tax Assistance Loan Closet Socialization and Activities at each Senior Center Seniors Ride Free (Charlevoix County Transit) 60 + Charlevoix Residents Senior Centers and Meal Site Locations Beaver Island Community Center 26215 Main St. Beaver Island, MI 49782 231-448-2022 Boyne Area Senior Center 411 E. Division St. Boyne City, MI 49712 231-582-6682 Charlevoix Senior Center 06906 Norwood Rd. Charlevoix, MI 49720 231-547-5361 East Jordan Community Center 116 Main St. East Jordan, MI 49727 231-536-7831

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Friendship Centers of Emmet County Council on Aging (231) 347-3211 or (888) 347-0369 www.emmetcoa.org 1322 Anderson Road, Petoskey, MI 49770 Transportation; congregate meals at senior centers in Brutus, Petoskey, and Pellston; Meals on Wheels; Retired Senior Volunteer Program; Inhome Homemaker, Personal Care and Respite Care; Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program; Hearing tests and Blood pressure screening; Eyeglass adjustments; MI-CAFÉ’ program (food stamps) enrollment; Foot care at senior centers and in-home for homebound seniors; Massage therapy; Fitness programs; Support groups: Low Vision, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, and Caregivers; Senior Project Fresh; Medication Management, Durable medical equipment loan closet; Senior Essential Needs Fund, Information and Referral, Activities and Special Events.

Senior Centers and Meal Site Locations Petoskey Senior Center 1322 Anderson Rd. Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 347-3211

“A A Patient-C Centered Medical Home”

Huber Senior Center 6436 E. Brutus Rd. Brutus, MI 49706 (231) 529-8803 Pellston Senior Center 6274 W. Edgar Pellston, MI 49769 (231) 539-8201 Vital Care Adult Day Services 525 W. Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 348-0771 www.vitalcare.org Caregiver Respite- ability for caregiver to take a break, run errands, work, etc. Alternative to nursing home placement for the client- daytime program Nursing and personal care Social and physical activities Transportation to and from the Center Nutritional snacks and meals Scholarships available

Pediatrics, Family Practice, Behavior Health Counseling, assistance with health insurance, etc.

We always accept new patients, call for an appointment today. 231-348-9900 3434 M-119, Suite C • Harbor Springs (Located between Petoskey and Harbor Springs)

Most Insurances Accepted

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Bay Bluffs - Emmet County Medical Care Facility

(231) 526-2161

www.baybluffs.org Bay Bluffs - Emmet County Medical Care Facility is a place close to home where people of all ages come together in a caring environment. We provide many services from short-term rehabilitation to long-term resident care.

What makes Hospice of Northwest Michigan unique? We are Specialized because:

•Wearetheonly501c3non-profithospicenotowned,affiliatedwithorsupportedby ahospital,corporation,orforprofitorganization. • We turn no one away for any reason, including lack of funds & you keep your own doctor(s)andweworkwiththem. •WeareapartneroftheWeHonorVeteransProgram&ourstaffistrainedtomeetthe uniqueneedsofdyingveterans. •Ourstaffiswithin30minutesphysicalresponseofpatientsandfamiliesneeds. • Our staff is cross trained in Home and Hospice. This allows for seamless transition betweenHomeCareintoHospicewhenyouarereadywithoutanyinterruptionsin servicesorexistingstaff.

Bortz Health Care of Petoskey (231) 347-5500 www.bortz.org/petoskey.html Bortz Health Care of Petoskey is a family-owned and operated nursing home and assisted living facility.

Additional Aging Service Resources: Department of Human Services (see Government, Legal, & Mediation Section) Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (see Native American Services)

Our service area includes Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego Counties.

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Grandvue Medical Care Facility – East Jordan (231) 536-2286 www.grandvue.org

Address: 220 West Garfield Ave., Charlevoix MI 49720 Phone: 800-551-4140 Website: Hospicenwm.org Email: [email protected] You can also find us on facebook and Twitter

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Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 pm at Char-Em ISD Taylor School for Exceptional Learners 1515 Cemetery Road | Petoskey

Early Childhood Networking Nights are sponsored by the Great Start Collaborative, Great Start to Quality Northwest Resource Center, the Health Department of Northwest Michigan Behavioral Health Initiative, and Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District. Financial support for these events come from various grants including Char-Em United Way, Consumer’s Energy, and Michigan’s Office of Great Start.

H 6:00 pm - Dinner & Networking

What Participants are Saying...

H Child Care Provided

“There were so many useful ideas!” “Good information – Great speaker!” “Having childcare and dinner takes the stress out of the evening. Thank you!” “I loved it! Thank you for the great resources!”

6:15 pm* - Speaker 7:15 pm - Q&A

* Please note new time for speaker

H There is no charge for these events.

H Space is limited and you must register for each event individually.

“I learned things that I will use at home and at work!” “It was a great topic and presentation. I loved the analogies!” “This is a great program. All the information is useful!”

For more information

www.greatstartforkids.com

231.582.8070

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Transportation Charlevoix County Transit (231) 582-6900 www.charlevoixcounty.org/transit.asp Charlevoix County Transit provides safe, affordable and friendly demand-response public transportation for Charlevoix County residents.

Additional Transportation Service Resources: Friendship Centers of Emmet County Council on Aging (see Aging Services Section)

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[email protected] After School Program: Monday thru Friday until 6 pm

Summer Day Camp Program: Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Ages: Kindergarten thru 8th grade.

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Straits Regional Ride (Emmet County) (866) 731-1204 www.facebook.com/StraitsRegionalRide Straits Regional Ride is supporting the Cities of Alanson, Cheboygan, Indian River, Mackinaw City, Onaway, Petoskey, and Rogers with local service as well. The Straits Regional Ride is very involved with promoting mobility and provides an important level of service within the region.

Northern Michigan Community Child Development Center

Activities Include: Bible Activities, Sunbeam and Adventure Corps Programs, Arts and Crafts, Keyboarding Classes, Brass Instrument Instruction, Field Trips, Beach Trips, Movies.

712 Pleasant St., Petoskey • (231) 347-3531

HELP US HELP KIDS - JOIN THE TEAM More foster homes are needed for teens.

Licensed family foster care temporarily provides safe, nurturing homes for local children and teens who can’t safely remain at home.

www.mi.gov/dhs

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Native American Services Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (231) 242-1400 7500 Odawa Circle, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Human Services: Protective [Adult and Child] Services Foster Care/Adoption Foster Home Licensing Family Preservation Low Income Energy Assistance Community Service Block Grant Childcare Assistance Burial Fund USDA-Food Distribution Program Hearing Aid Assistance Natural Resource Department and Environmental Protection

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Health Clinic Dental Clinic Gijigowi-Bib Skaa Bi Me Human Resources Mental Health and Substance Abuse Youth Services Communications Housing Department Tribal Court Tribal Law Enforcement Elder’s Department Department of Civil Rights (517) 335-3165 Michigan Indian Legal Services (800) 968-6877

Disability services Disability Network/Northern Michigan (866) 869-8600 415 E. Eighth St., Traverse City, MI 49686 www.disabilitynetwork.org Serve individuals with any type of disability. Provides assistance with housing, employment, transportation, education/ transition, accessibility, long term supports, advocacy, and peer support. Team with businesses, governments, and other organizations to address issues with housing, transportation, employment, and accessibility. Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) (877) 901-9179 701 S. Elmwood. Ste 18, Traverse City, MI 49684 Assists people with disabilities to obtain or maintain employment. Provides services to businesses to hire, train, and retain workers with disabilities. Bergmann Center (231) 547-2979 08855 Martin Rd. www.bergmanncenter.org Charlevoix, MI 49720 The Mission of Bergmann, Inc. is to provide Services that Enable Individuals with Mental and Physical Challenges the Opportunity to become Active Involved Members of the Community. Michigan Alliance for Families (800) 552-4821 www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org Michigan Alliance for Families is a statewide resource to connect families of children with disabilities to resources to help improve their children’s education. We help facilitate parent involvement as a means of improving educational services and outcomes for students with disabilities. Additional Disability Service Resources: Department of Human Services (see Government, Legal, & Mediation Section) Habitat for Humanity (see Housing & Utility Assistance Section) North Country Community Health (see Counseling / Crisis) Aging and Disability Resource Collaborative of Northwest Michigan (see Aging Section)

North Country Community Mental Health provides services for residents of Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Kalkaska, and Otsego Counties experiencing a serious mental illness, severe emotional problem or developmental disability, including those with a co-occurring substance use disorder. To access services, call: Access Center: 1-800-834-3393 After Hours Crisis Line: 1-800-442-7315 TTY: 711 PN-00443585

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Boyne City/Boyne Falls/Horton Bay United Methodist Churches

Laser Tag Coming in Spring of 2015!

8865 M-119 Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Phone: 231-347-3100 Just 5 miles from either Petoskey or Harbor Springs

Sunday services: BC 9 am, BF 9 am, HB 11 am Sharing God’s Love through – Sunday School Vacation Bible School Family Activities Bible Studies Passionate Worship Food Pantry Summer Free Lunch Program

Northern Lights Recreation wants to help celebrate YOUR special day!

www.NorthernLightsRec.com

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Call us at 231-347-3100 for reservations or visit our website for full party prices, details and photos.

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Advanced reservations required

Pastor Mike Neihardt

231-582-9776 • [email protected]

Philanthropy and Volunteerism

Char-Em United Way Charlevoix County Community (231) 487-1006 Foundation [email protected] (231) 536-2440 www.charemunitedway.org PO Box 718, 301 Water Street www.c3f.org United Way provides financial support to Mission Statement: “to enhance the quality of life local non-profits health and human service in Charlevoix County, now and for generations programs which meet identified community to come, by building permanent charitable needs. United Way does not provide financial endowment from a wide range of donors, assistance to individuals. United Way works in addressing needs through grant making, and collaboration with other agencies to improve providing leadership on matters of community the lives of people in Emmet and Charlevoix concern.” Counties and serves as a neutral convener of groups working to address community Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area problems. Community Foundation Volunteer Connections, a project of Char-Em (231) 348-5820 United Way, is a free service that provides 616 Petoskey Street, Suite 203, resources to non-profit agencies for volunteer Petoskey, MI 49770 www.phsacf.org recruitment, recognition, and management. Mission Statement: “to improve the quality of life Volunteer Connections promotes volunteerism to all people of Emmet County, by: and assists community members in finding Connecting donors with community needs; meaningful volunteer opportunities. The Building a permanent source of charitable funds website: www.charemunitedway.org/volunteer to serve our area; Addressing a broad range is a searchable database of current volunteer of community issues through innovative grantopportunities in Charlevoix and Emmet making; Championing philanthropy and active Counties. citizenship.” Additional Philanthropy & Volunteerism Resources: American Red Cross (see Counseling & Crisis Section), Hospice (see Health Section)

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Veteran services Angel Ambassadors (231) 881-3565 www.angel-ambassadors.org Angel Ambassadors is a newly organized nonprofit organization formed to bring awareness and contributions to all Veteran needs, because we care. American Legions: Boyne City (231) 582-7811 East Jordan (231) 536-9217 Harbor Springs (231) 526-2551 Patriot’s Place (989) 448-2260 www.goodwillnmi.org/homeless-housing/ patriot-place Patriot Place is Northern Michigan’s only Veterans Transitional Housing Community for veterans who are experiencing homelessness. Unlike a temporary emergency shelter, veterans in need will have the opportunity to live independently with support services for up to two years. Veteran’s Affairs Benefits information and assistance, Health and medical assistance

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Charlevoix County Building (231) 547-7220 www.charlevoixcounty.org Emmet County (231) 348-1780 www.emmetcounty.org Veterans of Foreign Wars: Boyne City (231) 582-3447 East Jordan (231) 536-7580 Petoskey (231) 347-0001 Additional Veteran Service Resources: Northwest Community Action Agency (see Housing & Utility Assistance Section) American Red Cross (see Counseling & Crisis Service Section) Hospice (see Health Section)

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