Regional Resources

Munson Medical Center

(231) 935-2591

Health Dept. of NW Michigan

(231) 533-6255

La Leche League

(800) 525-9849  |  (231) 348-7976

La Leche League of Antrim County

(231) 676-4293

Way to Grow

(231) 922-6437

Early-On

(231) 922-6397  |  (800) 327-5966

Early On is Michigan's educational support system that helps infants and toddlers who may be delayed in their development. Early On listens to parents and caretakers concerns and guides families toward local supports and services that will help their child develop and learn. Free evaluation, resources and referrals.

John R. Elementary School

204 West Forest Home Ave., Bellaire MI 49615

(231) 533-8916

GSRP, Head Start, tuition-based Options for 3-5 year olds. Operated by Kalkaska Memorial Health Center

Early-On

1101 Red Dr., Traverse City MI 49686

(231) 922-6397  |  (800) 327-5966

Early On is Michigan's educational support system that helps infants and toddlers who may be delayed in their development. Early On listens to parents and caretakers concerns and guides families toward local supports and services that will help their child develop and learn. Free evaluation, resources and referrals.

TBAISD Preschool Assessment (ages 3-6)

1101 Silver Drive, Traverse City MI 49684

(231) 922-6288

Provides developmental assessments and service coordination for children age 3 to 6. This service is provided at no cost to families.

NMCAA

3963 Three Mile Rd, Traverse City MI 49686

(231) 947-3780

Offers many services throughout the 10 county region including: asset development, winterization, child development, housing support and others. Eligibility requirements vary for programming and services.

Vroom

Whether it’s mealtime, bath time or anytime in between, there are so many great ways to help build your child’s brain. Check out the free Vroom ap and website for free downloads, tips and ideas on supporting your child’s brain development.

CDC List of Developmental Milestones

Children's Therapy Corner

(231) 929-2354

Early Head Start

3963 3 Mile Rd. N, Traverse City MI 49686

(231) 947-3780

NMCAA Early Head Start we give parents the skills and support to make the most of the first three years in their child’s life. Families with children ages birth to 3 are enrolled, sometimes even before the baby is born.  The NMCAA Early Head Start program is a year round home visiting program, with opportunities for families to attend socialization experiences at a variety of area Family Development Centers.

Center for Social Emotional Development

Learn fun and easy ways to support your child's social and emotional development!

Office of Great Start

The Office of Great Start has been charged with ensuring that all children birth to age eight, especially those in highest need, have access to high-quality early learning and development programs and enter kindergarten prepared for success.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern MI

900 E. Front St. Suite 125, Traverse City MI 49686

(231) 946-2447

Children ages 6-18 are provided a mentoring opportunity through a supportive one-to-one relationship 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.

Head Start

(231) 587-0421

Health Dept. of NW Michigan

(231) 533-6255

Alden District Library

(231) 331-4318

Bellaire District Library

(231) 533-8814

Central Lake District Library

(231) 544-2517

Elk Rapids District Library

(231) 264-9979

Mancelona Township Library

(231) 587-9451

Way to Grow (Elk Rapids Schools)

9039 Old State Hwy 72, Williamsburg MI 49690

(231) 649-9898  |  (231) 264-8289 Ext:4153

For families with children birth to age 5. Play groups at both Lakeland and Mill Creek Elementary provide opportunities for parents to connect with each other, children to socialize and play and information to be shared. Home visits are also available and include fun, interactive ways to learn about your child's development and growth. Please note that if Elk Rapids Public schools are closed Way to Grow activities will also be cancelled. All Way to Grow programs are FREE!

Raven Hill Discovery Center

(231) 536-3369

Richardi Park

(231) 533-8213

Ringler Road Park/Elk Lake

(231) 392-2389

William K Good Day Park

Palmer Park

Railroad Park

Lake Bellaire Public Access - Cottage Dr

(231) 533-8213

Mancelona Early Childhood Programs

(231) 587-9021

Mancelona Elementary School

(231) 587-8661

Milton Township Park - Cairn/Indian

John R Rodger Elementary

(231) 533-8916

Jordan River Fish Hatchery

(231) 584-2461

Jordan Valley Pathway

(989) 732-3541

Grass River Natural Area

(231) 533-8596

Ellsworth Community School

(231) 584-2080

Ellsworth Park

Ellsworth Public School

(231) 588-2544

Ellsworth River Park

Forest Home Township Park

(231) 533-8213

Eastport Torch Lake Access Site

Central Lake Elementary

(231) 544-3141

Cherryland Middle School

(231) 264-8991

Chestonia Township Ball Diamond

Concord Academy

(231) 584-2080

Elk Rapids Dam Fishing Park

(231) 392-2389

Elk Rapids Day Park

(231) 392-2389

Elk Rapids Memorial Park

Alba Public School

(231) 584-2000

Barnes Park and Campground

(231) 599-2712

Wetzel Lake Park

Thurston Park

(231) 544-6854  |  (231) 544-6483

Torch Bay Nature Preserve

National Domestic Violence Hotline

(800) 799-7233

Crisis intervention, safety planning, information about domestic violence and referrals to local service providers. Direct connection to domestic violence resources available in the callers area provided by a Hotline advocate.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

(800) 273-8255

No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. When you call you'll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.

Postpartum Support International

6706 SW 54th Ave., Portland OR 97219

(800) 944-4773

Essential info about perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, including risk factors, symptoms & treatments.

Find a Doctor at Munson Healthcare

(231) 935-5886  |  (800) 533-5520

Poison Control Center

(800) 222-1222

Health Dept. of NW Michigan

(800) 432-4121

Mancelona Family Resource Center

(231) 587-5044  |  (800) 432-4121

Health Dept. of NW Michigan

(800) 432-4121

Planned Parenthood

(231) 929-1844

Women's Resource Center

(800) 275-1995  |  (989) 731-0918

Health Dept. of NW Michigan

(800) 432-4121

Mancelona Family Resource Center

(231) 587-5044

Mancelona Family Resource Center

(231) 587-5044

Delta Dental

(800) 524-0149

Health Dept. of NW Michigan

(800) 432-4121

Munson Medical Center Pediatric Therapy Program

550 Munson Ave., Traverse City MI 49686

(231) 935-8600

Pediatric Feeding Therapy Program, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy,Speech and Language Therapy. For Feeding Therapy support please call: (231) 935-7620

Antrim County Habitat for Humanity

(231) 587-1498

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix

(231) 547-4024

Mclaren Hospital

(231) 487-4000

Crisis Line: Women's Resource Center

(800) 275-1995  |  (231) 347-0082

Bellaire Family Health Center

(231) 533-8649

Michigan Enrolls/Medicaid Plan Enrollment

(888) 367-6557

211 Directory

211  |  (844) 875-9211

24 hrs for referrals to food, clothing, housing, utilities, transportation, education, employment, youth programs, health care, prescriptions, counseling, support groups, substance abuse, and emergency preparedness.

MICHILD Insurance

(888) 988-6300

Planned Parenthood

1135 E 8th St., Traverse City MI 49686

(231) 929-1844

Munson Medical Center

(231) 935-2591

Help is available for feeding issues, pre and post-weight checks, and for questions regarding a successful breastfeeding experience. For immediate or urgent concerns, please call your health care provider.

Antrim County Department of Human Services

(231) 533-8664

Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan

3785 Veterans Dr., Traverse City MI 49684

(231) 347-4463

Abuse and neglect prevention, court support, family-based conflict resolution, pregnancy & birth counseling, and parent education.

Child Abuse Reporting

(855) 444-3911

24/7 days a week crisis intervention and information referral service.

Child Locator Tip Line

P.O. Box 30037, Lansing MI 48909

(866) 729-0026

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Lutheran Child & Family Services of Michigan

(231) 533-8649

Healthy Futures

(231) 935-5640  |  (888) 403-8468

Safe Sleep

(800) 331-7437

MI Bridges

Health Dept. of NW Michigan

(800) 432-4121

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

(231) 533-8664

North Country Community Mental Health

(877) 470-7130

Goodwill Inn

2943 Keystone Rd., Traverse City MI 49684

(231) 922-4890

Emergency shelter and access to donated food to homeless men and women.

Good Samaritan Family Services (Ellsworth)

(231) 588-6041

Mom and Tots Center

(231) 588-2200

Mancelona Family Resource Center

(231) 587-5044

Munson Medical Center

(231) 935-7412

Helps families cope with the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, and neonatal death. Warmline and support group.

North Country Community Mental Health

(877) 470-7130

Women's Resource Center

(800) 275-1995

Head Start

(231) 347-9070  |  (800) 443-5518

Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan

3785 Veterans Dr., Traverse City MI 49684

(231) 347-4463

Abuse and neglect prevention, court support, family-based conflict resolution, pregnancy & birth counseling, and parent education.

North Country Community Mental Health

(877) 470-7130

Third Level Crisis Intervention Center

(231) 942-4357  |  (800) 942-HELP

Wellspring Lutheran Social Services of Michigan

(844) 467-3356

ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)

(800) 834-3393

American Heart Association

(800) 442-7315

National Parent Helpline

(855) 427-2736

24/7 days a week crisis intervention and information referral service.

Mancelona Family Resource Center

(231) 587-5044

McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital

(800) 248-6777

Munson Medical Center

(800) 935-8219

Shape Up North (SUN)

We are here to help you and your family have fun and enjoy good health, simple as that. Shape Up North (SUN) is a community collaboration created to provide the resources you need to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. We’re excited to offer tips, guidance, and support for individuals, schools, businesses and health care providers in northern Michigan.

Mancelona Family Resource Center

(231) 587-5044

Michigan Alliance for Families

(800) 552-4821

Offers comprehensive information and referrals on all disability and education issues involving children and young adults from birth to age 26. Services include one-on-one support, online and printed resource information and referrals to the appropriate community services. Parent Training and Information Center for Michigan under the IDEA in coordination with the MDE Office of Special Education. 

Parent Helpline

(877) 211-5253

24/7 days a week crisis intervention and information referral service.

Department of Health & Human Services

(231) 533-8664

Disability Network of Northern MI

415 E. 8th St., Traverse City MI 49686

(231) 922-0903

Support services for individuals with disabilities to live independently.

Families First Monthly

(231) 922-6437

Great Start Collaborative

(231) 582-8070

Great Start Collaborative

1101 Red Drive, Traverse City MI 49684

(231) 922-6437

Helping to increase parent participation in early childhood planning and decision-making for the county.

Northern Michigan Regional Entity

(800) 834-3393

Northern Michigan Substance Services-Recovery Center

(800) 686-0749

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

5600 Fishers Lan, Rockville MD 20857

(877) 726-4727  |  (877) SAMHSA-7

Health Access

(800) 248-6777

Health Dept. of NW Michigan

(800) 432-4121

Mancelona Family Resource Center

(231) 587-5044

Michigan Tobacco Quit Line

(800) 784-8669

Al-Anon & Alateen

(231) 946-8823

Alcoholics Anonymous

(231) 946-8823

Al-Anon & Alateen

P.O. Box 5132, Traverse City MI 49696

(231) 938-7399

Call for local information for meetings and support.