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Catholic Human Services’ Wellness Response Team provides rapid, compassionate support for individuals experiencing mental health crises across Northern Michigan. Our trained team ensures safety, guidance, and connection to resources for immediate and ongoing care. WELLNESS RESPONSE TEAM CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT AFTER AN OVERDOSE If you or someone you love has experienced an overdose, suspected overdose, or is at risk of one, help is available—and it’s free, fast, and confidential. Catholic Human Services’ Wellness Response Team (WRT) is here to respond with compassion, understanding, and real resources to support healing and recovery. 📞 Call our confidential hotline: 1-833-342-5978 WHO WE SERVE Our team responds in the following counties: Presque Isle, Montmorency, Alpena, Oscoda, Alcona, Ogemaw, and Iosco WHO CAN MAKE A REFERRAL? Anyone. Whether it’s yourself, a family member, friend, patient, client, or neighbor—if there’s been an overdose, a suspected overdose, or concern about one, we’re here to help. There’s no cost for services. Everything is confidential and offered without judgment. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU CALL? Within 24–72 hours, a Peer Recovery Coach—someone with lived experience in recovery—will reach out along with 1–2 other trained community professionals. Your personalized team will: Meet with you privately, wherever is safe and comfortable Provide access to harm reduction supplies Connect you with local support services and treatment options Explore recovery pathways that match your needs and goals You are not alone—and you are never too far gone for help. The Wellness Response Team is here to walk beside you with support, respect, and hope. Call us or fill out the referral form below to submit a referral. CALL OUR TEAM

Meet the Clinical Counselors serving Western Northern Michigan at Catholic Human Services. Our licensed professionals provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling and behavioral health support to individuals, families, and communities. CLINICAL COUNSELORS - WESTERN REGION SARAH HEGG COO & WESTERN REGION CLINICAL SUPERVISOR Click here for bio BRIAN MAJSZAK CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio EILEEN RUDZINSKI CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio ELIZABETH BLACK CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio NICK TORREY CLINICAL COUNSELOR PATRICIA WALKER-SHARROW CLINICAL COUNSELOR REBECCA (BECKY) DEROCHA CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio MARY SCHILLER CLINICAL COUNSELOR BRANDON BOURDON CLINICAL APPRENTICE/PEER RECOVERY COACH Click here for bio

Catholic Human Services offers comprehensive behavioral health services in Northern Michigan. Our licensed counselors provide counseling, therapy, and support for individuals and families to promote mental wellness, resilience, and overall well-being. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING WITH DIGNITY, RESPECT AND HOPE Life can be overwhelming. Whether you’re coping with loss, navigating relationship challenges, or facing mental health concerns, Catholic Human Services is here to help. Our licensed counselors offer compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals and families throughout Northern Michigan. We work with people of all ages, backgrounds, and income levels, using best-practice strategies to guide clients toward healing, clarity, and personal growth. Our counseling services are accessible through in person or teletherapy via Zoom along with individual, couples, families and or group therapy services. HOW WE CAN HELP Our counseling services address a wide range of life challenges, including: Grief and loss Stress management Mild to moderate mental health issues Marital, family, or relationship difficulties Life transitions and adjustment concerns Trauma and emotional wounds Anxiety and depression Substance use and addiction All services are strictly confidential and delivered in accordance with state and federal privacy guidelines. CONTACT A CHS NEAR YOU

Catholic Human Services provides essential resources for individuals, families, and communities across Northern Michigan. Access forms, guides, and tools for counseling, recovery, prevention, and wellness programs to support informed and effective care. RESOURCES HELPFUL LINKS Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Diocese of Gaylord Northern Michigan Regional Entity AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Authority Centra Wellness Network North Country Community Mental Health Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Make the Connection Families Against Narcotics Medicaid Application Form The Phoenix Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance Money Smart - Financial Education Program Michigan Department of Health & Human Services MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena Munson Healthcare - Otsego Munson Healthcare - Cadillac Munson Medical Center Northwest Michigan Health Centers Freedom Recovery Center Open Warm Line Addiction Treatment Services Centra Wellness HELPFUL RESOURCES National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or text 988 Live Chat Now National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: 1-800-843-5678 National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 Text HELP or INFO to 233733 The National Runaway Switchboard: Call: 1-800-786-2929 Text: 1-800-786-2929 Live Chat Now Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): 1-888-347-2423 Sexual Assault Hotline Chat: Call: 1-855-864-2374 Text: 1-866-238-1354 National Domestic Violence Hotline Chat: Call: 1-866-864-2338 Text: 1-877-861-0222 Naloxone Kits for Opioid Overdose: https://nextdistro.org/migate (mail order) Also available at Catholic Human Services offices No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income. To learn more visit our Client Information page. Este establecimiento de salud atiende a todos los pacientes independientemente de su capacidad de pago. Se ofrecen descuentos para serivios esenciales según el tamaño de la familia y los ingresos. Para obtener más información, pregunte en la recepción o visite nuestro sitio web.

Support Catholic Human Services in Northern Michigan by giving today. Your donation helps fund programs for behavioral health, recovery, prevention, seniors, and families, making a meaningful impact in our communities and lives we serve. GIVE PARTNER WITH US TO STRENGTHEN NORTHERN MICHIGAN For over 50 years, Catholic Human Services has provided life-changing support to individuals and families across Northern Michigan. As we look ahead, our mission remains clear: to meet the evolving needs of our communities with compassion, excellence, and integrity. In the coming years, CHS is focused on two core goals: Strengthening existing programs Expanding counseling services for families in need Your generosity plays a vital role in making that possible. WAYS YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT Client Assistance Fund (CAF): Your gift directly reduces the cost of care for individuals and families who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing financial hardship. Every dollar donated to the CAF helps someone access critical services such as: Substance use disorder treatment Mental health and trauma recovery Marital and family counseling Support for unexpected pregnancies 100% of your donation goes directly toward client care. Examples of impact: $100 → Helps cover a pregnancy or individual counseling session $150 → Supports a session of family therapy $250 → Provides access to group recovery services Support Educational Programming: CHS offers a wide range of evidence-based education for youth, families, schools, and service providers—both virtually and in person. Your gift helps fund: $500 → Interactive drug prevention classes for youth $1,000 → Continuing education opportunities for service providers $5,000 → A large-scale motivational prevention event at a local school Help Expand Marriage & Family Counseling: As community needs grow, so does our vision. CHS is receiving an increasing number of referrals from clergy seeking support for struggling couples. In response, we are working to expand our marriage and family counseling program—aiming to serve at least 300 families per year. This expansion will require an estimated $400,000 investment. We are seeking donors who believe in strengthening the family unit and are ready to partner in building a sustainable, community-based solution. Once launched, we expect the expanded program to become self-sustaining within two years. TOGETHER WE CAN DO MORE Your support helps transform lives—bringing healing, hope, and stability to those who need it most. Whether you're able to give any amount or invest in a long-term vision, your generosity strengthens Northern Michigan one family at a time. To learn more about giving opportunities, contact us directly or donate online today. Please mail donations to: 1000 Hastings St Traverse City, MI 49686

Catholic Human Services supports families across Northern Michigan with counseling, resources, and community programs. Our services empower parents and caregivers to build strong, healthy, and resilient family relationships for lasting well-being. SUPPORTING FAMILIES STRONG FAMILIES BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES Catholic Human Services is committed to strengthening families who face complex challenges—because when families are supported, entire communities thrive. We partner closely with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Community Mental Health (CMH) to provide in-home, strength-based services that help families stabilize, grow, and stay together. Our goal is to reduce the risk of out-of-home placements, such as foster care or hospitalization, by supporting families exactly where they are. We serve Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties. FAMILY TOGETHER BUILDING SOLUTIONS This program uses solution-focused therapy to help families identify what they want their ideal future to look like—often starting with the question: “If you woke up tomorrow and your family was perfect, what would be different?” Together, we develop personalized strategies to work toward those goals. These may include: Reducing conflict in the home Helping a child succeed in school Creating safer discipline practices Improving housing or home hygiene Supporting employment or access to basic needs This program is available by referral through DHHS and is designed specifically for families at risk of foster care involvement. WRAPAROUND SERVICES For families with children experiencing serious emotional disturbances, CHS facilitates the Wraparound process—a coordinated, team-based approach that brings together multiple systems to support the child and family. With the guidance of a CHS Family Support Specialist, each team is led by the family and may include: CMH, DHHS, or school personnel Natural supports like grandparents, siblings, or neighbors Non-traditional or community-based supports The goal is to give families a voice in planning, improve coordination among providers, and address the full range of challenges impacting the child’s well-being. Wraparound services are available by referral from CMH. Some families we serve are also navigating the realities of substance use disorder. Our Family Recovery Care Team offers specialized support for these families by pairing them with Peer Recovery Coaches—individuals who have walked a similar path and offer real-life insight, encouragement, and guidance. This support includes: Building a family voice and shared vision for recovery Enhancing home safety and family stability Connecting families to essential resources Addressing barriers to treatment Creating actionable recovery goals that preserve family unity At CHS, we believe in the power of family. Our programs are designed to meet families with compassion, build on their strengths, and walk with them toward long-term healing and stability. To learn more, contact us or speak with your DHHS or CMH caseworker about a referral. CONTACT A CHS NEAR YOU

Meet the Clinical Counselors serving Southern Northern Michigan at Catholic Human Services. Our licensed professionals provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling and behavioral health support to individuals, families, and communities. CLINICAL COUNSELORS - SOUTHWESTERN REGION SARAH HEGG COO & SOUTHWESTERN REGION CLINICAL SUPERVISOR Click here for bio KATHRYN MIKEL CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio CAROL TILLOTSON CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio GAIL TRAMMELL CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio DAWN STEFANSKI SOUTHWESTERN REGION LBSW CADC CLINICIAN Click here for bio CARRIE ZEIGLER CLINICAL APPRENTICE Click here for bio CASSIE BUGAI CLINICAL COUNSELOR