LifeWays

LifeWays If you are in crisis/having suicidal thoughts please call us 24/7 at 1 (800) 284-8288 or dial 9-8-8.

LifeWays is a public mental health agency serving people in Jackson and Hillsdale counties. We treat adults and children with emotional/behavioral challenges, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use issues. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) grantee, LifeWays provides a comprehensive set of services used to increase access to care, support people in crisis, and provide treatment for those with the most serious and complex behavioral health needs regardless of their insurance coverage. CCBHCs integrate additional services that focus on recovery, wellness, trauma-informed care, and physical-behavioral health care integration. Treatment, services, and supports may include screening and assessment, crisis intervention, withdrawal management, crisis care, case management, therapy, skill building/vocational support, peer mentoring, veterans support, healthcare integration, wellness coaching, and prevention/outreach.

“This outcome reflects the day-to-day work of our team,” said Tricia Bortell, CRU Program Administrator. “We had no char...
02/19/2026

“This outcome reflects the day-to-day work of our team,” said Tricia Bortell, CRU Program Administrator. “We had no charting errors, no medication errors, and no infractions related to the unit itself. That speaks to the attentiveness of our staff and their commitment to the people we serve.”

Read more: www.lifewaysmi.org/news/cru-license-renewal

All LifeWays offices will be CLOSED Monday, February 16, in observance of President’s Day.Crisis Services will remain on...
02/11/2026

All LifeWays offices will be CLOSED Monday, February 16, in observance of President’s Day.

Crisis Services will remain onsite and fully operational. You can call us 24/7 at 1 (800) 284-8288.

Apply today!
02/11/2026

Apply today!

Happy 2-1-1 Day! LifeWays would like to recognize the dedication of the Central Michigan 2-1-1 team.Your dedication and ...
02/11/2026

Happy 2-1-1 Day! LifeWays would like to recognize the dedication of the Central Michigan 2-1-1 team.
Your dedication and hard work create systems that help our communities! Thank you for all that you do!

A quick look back at our Annual Board and Staff Recognition Event! It was a wonderful evening spent celebrating the dedi...
02/09/2026

A quick look back at our Annual Board and Staff Recognition Event! It was a wonderful evening spent celebrating the dedication and hard work of our board members and staff. We’re grateful for the people who continue to move our mission forward every day.

02/09/2026
LifeWays' Outpatient Supervisor, Jessica Hendricks spoke with Common Ground to discuss accessing mental health care for ...
02/06/2026

LifeWays' Outpatient Supervisor, Jessica Hendricks spoke with Common Ground to discuss accessing mental health care for children and the services LifeWays provides!
Read it here: www.lifewaysmi.org/news

LifeWays' supervisor of community-based services Andrea Bricker spoke with Common Ground about the importance of Infant ...
02/05/2026

LifeWays' supervisor of community-based services Andrea Bricker spoke with Common Ground about the importance of Infant Mental Health!
Read more here: www.lifewaysmi.org/news

A great community event for adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Our Lady of Fatima Cat...
02/05/2026

A great community event for adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church!

Congratulations Maribeth! 🩵
02/03/2026

Congratulations Maribeth! 🩵

Case Management at LifeWays means walking alongside people as they pursue their goals; not just supporting treatment, bu...
01/30/2026

Case Management at LifeWays means walking alongside people as they pursue their goals; not just supporting treatment, but supporting housing, financial stability, education, health care, and community connection.
Here, you’ll find:
⭐ A collaborative, supportive team
⭐ Trauma-informed practice
⭐ Consumer-centered planning
⭐ Real professional growth
⭐ Work with purpose and impact
Multiple positions are open now; and we’re looking for people who believe in dignity, autonomy, and recovery.
📍 Jackson, MI
💼 Full-Time Exempt | Bachelor’s or Master’s in Human Services
💸 $50,807 — $63,340 / year
🎓 Loan forgiveness eligible
Ready to do work that moves people forward?
Apply ➜ www.lifewaysmi.org/join-our-team

At LifeWays, Case Managers help people move forward — connecting them to housing, healthcare, benefits, employment, and ...
01/28/2026

At LifeWays, Case Managers help people move forward — connecting them to housing, healthcare, benefits, employment, and the supports needed for recovery and independence.
It’s advocacy. It’s coordination. And it’s collaboration that changes real lives in our community.
💼 Full-Time, Exempt Roles
💸 $50,807 — $63,340 / year
🎓 Bachelor’s or Master’s in Human Services
✨ Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
💚 Supportive, trauma-informed work culture
🌱 Opportunities for advancement, without losing purpose
We're growing our team and hiring multiple Case Managers.
Join us in building a community where recovery and independence are possible.
Apply now ➜ www.lifewaysmi.org/join-our-team

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1200 N West Avenue
Jackson, MI
49202

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm

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+15177891209

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LifeWays Community Mental Health serves Jackson and Hillsdale Counties. LifeWays serves adults with mental illness, children with serious emotional disturbance, and individuals with developmental disabilities. The LifeWays network also serves individuals with a co-occurring substance use disorders. Additionally crisis services are available to any community member living in Jackson or Hillsdale County. LifeWays provides specialty mental health services to individuals with Medicaid and Healthy Michigan as well as people who are uninsured and under-insured. Starting services: After an initial screening and assessment by LifeWays personnel, a person eligible to receive services would be referred to services in house, from one of over 70 different service providers in the LifeWays network, or private providers in the Jackson and Hillsdale communities.