As of November 5, 2026, Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan is no longer offering counseling services and is not accepting new clients.

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We are grateful to every person and family who trusted us with their care. Getting support should not depend on your income or insurance, so we have gathered local options below. Many accept Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan, offer a sliding fee based on income, or serve people regardless of ability to pay.

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If you are in crisis right now

Call or text 988 any time, day or night. You can also call your county's crisis line:

• Crawford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon, and Wexford: Northern Lakes Community Mental Health, 833-295-0616

• Benzie and Manistee: Centra Wellness Network, 877-398-2013

• Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Kalkaska, and Otsego: North Country Community Mental Health, 877-470-4668

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.

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Counseling options

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Northern Lakes Community Mental Health
Publicly funded mental health care serving Crawford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon, and Wexford counties. To start services, call 800-492-5742.
northernlakescmh.org

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Traverse Health Clinic
Individual, couples, and family counseling. You do not need to be a primary care patient there. Accepts Healthy Michigan, Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance, with an income based sliding fee for those without insurance. No one is turned away for an inability to pay. 1719 S. Garfield Ave., Traverse City. 231-935-0799

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Northwest Michigan Health Services
Medical, dental, and behavioral health care with a sliding fee scale, language interpreters, and transportation help, with locations in Traverse City, Benzonia, Manistee, and Shelby. 231-947-0351, nmhsi.org

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Catholic Human Services
Family, marriage, and individual counseling, open to people of all faiths. Offices in Traverse City, Alpena, Gaylord, and Cadillac serve all 21 counties of Northern Lower Michigan. Sliding scale fees based on family size and income. 231-947-8110

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Not sure where to start?
Dial 211 to reach Michigan 211, a free referral line for counseling, housing, food, and more. If your phone can't dial 211, call 1-844-875-9211.