Resources
Local, Regional and National Partners
Helpful Links
The community mental health movement in this country was founded on the belief that mental health services are best provided in both the community in which the person receiving such service lives and also in partnership with regional and national providers. In keeping with this philosophy, Barry County Community Mental Health Authority is proud to provide a wide range of local, regional and national partnership links below.
Barry County Resources
Barry County SATF
The mission of the Barry County Substance Use Disorder Task Force is to prevent and address the consequences of existing and emerging substance use disorder issues through collaborative efforts.
Barry County Sheriff
The Mission of Barry County’s Sheriff’s Department is to provide a full spectrum of professional corrections and law enforcement services to insure our community continues to progress as a safe and secure place to live, work and visit.
Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center
Improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of Barry County communities
Barry County Home Improvement Program
Provides assistance to low income households for repair and replacement of structural issues through low interest to no interest loans. Call 269-948-0787
VITA-Taxes
Free tax help from IRS-Certified Volunteers to residents in Barry County whose household income is less than under $60,000.
Barry County Cares
Assisting people to find the help they need as we share in Christ's love. We help with food pantry items, personal care and household products, housing/rent, utility bills, transportation, clothing, and other needs.
MI Works
Michigan Works! provides jobseekers the support, training and services they need to get back to work, find new employment, obtain needed credentials, and more!
Legal Services of South-Central Michigan
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) provides free legal advice and representation to low-income individuals, families, and older adults in Barry County.
Community Action Agency
Community Action is a leader that provides respected and excellent programming by using data to drive decisions. The agency endeavors to be a model of excellence that attracts passionate and committed staff who work in the fight against poverty.
Family Support Center of Barry County
Helping families in Barry County for three decades, with a mission to eliminate and prevent all forms of child abuse and neglect through awareness, advocacy and education remains strong.
Green Gables Haven
It is the Mission of Green Gables Haven to provide a temporary, secure, nurturing environment and supportive services to survivors of domestic violence in Barry County.
Commission on Aging
Serving older adults, MI Choice Waiver enrollees, and caregivers throughout Barry County.
Barry County Transit
Founded in 1982 Barry County Transit provides safe and reliable public transportation throughout all of Barry County.
Barry County
Proudly serving all of the residents of Barry County. Providing information on Health and Community, Townships and Villages, Park Services, Courts and Law Enforcement, and more.
Safe Harbor Children's Advocacy Center, Barry County
Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Barry County is located in Hastings, Michigan and opened in December 2013. This is a satellite office of the Safe Harbor in Allegan County, both delivering the same mission; Providing a lifeline to victims of child abuse and neglect.
Family Resources
Sesame Street and Autism
Sesame Workshop created Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children, a nationwide initiative aimed at communities with children ages 2 to 5. Developed with input from parents, people who serve the autism community, and people with autism, See Amazing in All Children offers families ways to overcome common challenges and simplify everyday activities.
National Military Family Association
The EFMP prevents special needs military families from being sent to locations without adequate medical or educational services. As part of the assignment coordination process, personnel officials consult with medical and educational professionals at the proposed location to determine if a family’s needs can be met there.
National Academic Association of Students with Learning Disabilities
The DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through technology and education. It promotes awareness and accessibility—in both the classroom and the workplace—to maximize the potential of individuals with disabilities and make our communities more vibrant, diverse, and inclusive.
State Resources
Michigan Dept. of Health & Human Services
MDHHS's work is to improve health, health care, and access to health care while lowering costs. Every Michigander has a stake in this effort.
Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health Affiliates
Southwest Michigan Behavorial Health
SWMBH is one of Michigan’s ten Medicaid Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans, responsible for benefits management in eight counties – Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren.
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo provides a welcoming and diverse community partnership which collaborates and shares effective resources that support individuals and families to be successful through all phases of life.
Woodlands Behavioral Health Network
Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network, Cass County, works in partnership with individuals, families and the community to inspire hope, promote resiliency and achieve recovery by providing effective behavioral health services.
Pivotal
Pivotal is St. Joseph County’s premier Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Pivotal enhances the lives of the individuals they serve by delivering integrated services that jointly address medical and behavioral health needs including substance use disorder and primary care screening services.
Riverwood Center (Berrien County CMH)
Riverwood is a community-based, non-profit behavioral health care agency serving the residents of Berrien County. We offer a full range of responsive and accessible mental health services that provide the hope and self-determination to give you the tools to live the best possible life you can. Our professional staff utilizes appropriate resources to provide carefully customized, personalized care.
Pines Behavioral Health (Branch County CMH)
We will help resolve your struggles or concerns in a compassionate and prompt manner. If you or a loved one feel you need help, call us any time, any day. We’re here for you. Remember, life should be enjoyed...not endured.
Summit Pointe (Calhoun County CMH)
For over 30 years Summit Pointe has been helping people regain confidence and learn the skills necessary for success. We are your mental health care provider and so much more.
Van Buren Community Mental Health
Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority was established to provide mental health services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, children with severe emotional disturbance, and individuals with developmental disabilities, residing in Van Buren County.
Federal Resources
Mental Health.gov
Mental health plays an important role in your well-being. Learn the early warning signs of mental health problems and how to get help.
USA.gov
Find mental health services, including treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. Get help for veterans and family members to deal with mental health issues.
Addiction Resource
Addiction Resource provides a community for those recovering from addiction and to help patients find the highest quality care for a successful recovery. We provide resources to help patients and their loved ones so that they may stay on the road to recovery, and can successfully overcome addiction for life.
American Society of Addiction Medicine
ASAM is a professional society representing over 3,900 physicians, clinicians and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine. ASAM is dedicated to increasing access and improving the quality of addiction treatment, educating physicians and the public, supporting research and prevention, and promoting the appropriate role of physicians in the care of patients with addiction.
Student Resources
Suicide Prevention in College
Suicide is a complex public health issue with several causes, including psychiatric illnesses that may have not been recognized or treated. Many treatment options are available, and there have been several recent advances in treating and understanding suicide. Get or give our guide to receive hope and help for those who are experiencing suicidal thoughts, as well as the friends and family who want so badly to help them.