Requesting Mental Health Services
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Hours & Locations
CredibleMind
Are you in crisis?
Help is available.
If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis please call our Helpline at 866-512-4357 or TTY 711.
If the person is a danger to themselves or others contact 911 for immediate assistance.
→ Suicidal thoughts
→ Information on suicide
→ Information on mental health/illness
→ Substance abuse/addiction
→ To help a friend or loved one
Click here to learn more about Emergency and After-Hours services.
FEATURED RESOURCES
EVENT CALENDAR
Health & Wellness Events
Learn about CMH groups and classes along with community events and activities that promote health, wellness, and social wellbeing in Ottawa County.
Emergency & After-Hours Services
Learn more about 24/7 crisis services and Children’s Mobile Crisis hours and services.
I/DD Services
Find resources and information about services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Substance Use Disorder Services
Find local resources and information about getting treatment for substance use.
CMH Board of Directors
Access information about board members, meetings, and agendas/minutes.
Training Center
Register for courses and view training schedules.
Respite Services
Discover how respite care services can support you and your family. Learn more and get started today.
News & Announcements
“Did You Know?” Sessions
The “Did You Know?” sessions are a series of educational conversations led by Dr. Michael Brashears, the Executive Director of Community Mental Health. Join us to learn more about various aspects of mental health services.
- Next session date and time is TBD.
- Topics of conversation vary by date.
- Past sessions, videos, and materials
Lakeshore Link Newsletter
Find the latest Community Mental Health news and updates in our newsletter.
- View December 2025 (PDF)
- Subscribe to receive it by email
About Us
Community Mental Health (CMH) is a public provider of services for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, serious mental illness, and/or substance use disorders. Our programs and activities are governed by a Board of Directors. Our services are available to residents of Ottawa County who have Medicaid or are uninsured, and who are eligible for services as defined by the Michigan Mental Health Code. We are CARF accredited for 10 programs.


