Catholic Human Services Inc

11/27/2025

From the Catholic Human Services family, we wish you and your family a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.

11/19/2025

Governor Gretchen has proclaimed November 19 as the Senior Companion Volunteer Day!

11/19/2025

If you are a first responder or work with first responders, this is an amazing conference offered in our northern Michigan area. Michigan Rural EMS Network (MiREMS) has done amazing work in recent years reducing stigma, creating awareness and building resources around mental resilience for first responders.

🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨
MiREMS is excited to announce our upcoming SHIFT: First Responder Mental Wellness Conference — coming April 7–8, 2026 in beautiful Traverse City, MI! 🌊🌲
This two-day event is designed for first responders, by people who care about first responders — packed with tools, training, inspiration, and community to support mental wellness across EMS, fire, law enforcement, and dispatch.
💛 Why Attend SHIFT?
✔ Empowering wellness sessions
✔ Networking with responders across Michigan
✔ A supportive space to learn, grow, and recharge
📍 Traverse City, Michigan
🗓 April 7–8, 2026
✨ Registration details coming soon!
Help us spread the word — share this post and tag a first responder who should be there! 👇

11/13/2025

National Drug take back day, October 27,2025, Up North Prevention collaborated with four Northeast Michigan law enforcement agencies to facilitate the safe disposal of unwanted or outdated prescription medications. Through this partnership, a total of 649.5 pounds of medications were collected from the participating agencies and transported to Flint, Michigan, where it was turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for proper disposal.

This coordinated effort played a crucial role in preventing potentially dangerous substances from circulating in the community, particularly in schools or on the streets where they could be misused. By working together, Up North Prevention and local law enforcement ensured that these medications were securely handled and eliminated, promoting public safety and supporting substance abuse prevention initiatives.

11/11/2025

Happy Veteran's Day to all those who have served our country! We thank you and honor your service in support of our freedom.

One way we can support our veterans is to end the stigma around recognizing and getting help for mental health and make sure none are left behind.

https://mentalhealthfirstaid.org/news/you-can-bethedifference-for-veterans-in-november/

10/22/2025

Alcona Prevention Specialist Wears Two Hats

Prevention Specialist Les Thomas, who doubles as the Alcona athletic department announcer, never misses a chance to talk about work after hours. Prevention messages are incorporated at all Alcona Tiger home games throughout the school year using the Substance Free Athletics curriculum. Substance Free Athletics connects to athletes with information from the potential consequences of substance use on athletic performance. On average, each event is attended by 100+ youth and approximately 100 adults – parents, coaches, and members of the community.

10/18/2025

TONIGHT!

10/10/2025

Join people from all over the country in praying for all those impacted by mental health needs.

Novena for Mental Health Starts Today!
Oct. 10 - 18, 2025

Sign up now for daily emails during the Novena:
https://www.usccb.org/mental-health-novena

This Novena for Mental Health is an opportunity for all the People of God to join together in prayer for women and men experiencing or impacted by mental health issues and for all those who accompany them. Each day of the Novena reflects on a theme related to mental health, or a particular population significantly affected by mental health challenges, using a “Pray, Learn, Act” structure.

10/10/2025

For decades, Catholic Human Services has been committed to strengthening northern Michigan, one person at a time. They make a positive difference by providing hope-filled, social, emotional, and spiritual support during some of the most challenging times in people’s lives.

Learn more about Catholic Human Services here: https://www.catholichumanservices.org/

09/25/2025

We have an upcoming clinic on October 20th in the Traverse City and Cadillac regions to help individuals enrolled in Medicaid access free, personalized support for substance use recovery.

💬 What’s included?
✔️ A dedicated team: coaches, a doctor, a nurse, and counselors
✔️ A care plan built around your goals
✔️ Ongoing support and access to local resources
✔️ Incentives for participation: $20 gas voucher + free lock bag

This program is like a premium subscription—but FREE for Medicaid enrollees.

📞 Schedule your appointment today: (989) 203-1487 ext. 2525

You don’t have to do it alone. Recovery is possible, and support is just a call away. 💙


Freedom Recovery Center

09/23/2025

Project ASSERT (Alcohol & Substance Use Services, Education, and Referral to Treatment) is available at MyMichigan Medical Centers in Alpena, Tawas, and West Branch.

This emergency department-based program connects individuals to Peer Recovery Coaches (PRCs) or Wellness Advocates (WAs) who offer:

💬 Non-judgmental, person-centered support
💡 Brief interventions to start the healing process
🧭 Guidance toward treatment, recovery, and wellness resources

Whether you're ready for change or just need someone to talk to, Project ASSERT is here to help — no pressure, just support.

💙 In partnership with Catholic Human Services and MyMichigan Medical Center

📍 Available at Alpena, Tawas, & West Branch – MyMichigan Medical Centers

📲 Don’t hesitate to ask for help — recovery starts with one conversation.

09/23/2025

We are happy to announce that we will be a vendor at the upcoming Falloween event at Dinosaur Gardens!

For more information about the event, go to this page - facebook.com/share/1CaSHREQiH/