January 5, 2012 – 5:38 am
The International Center for Clubhouse Development (ICCD) recently granted first-time accreditation for Traverse House Clubhouse, a program under the auspices of Northern Lakes Community Mental Health (CMH), where people who have had mental illness come to rebuild their lives.
Over 300 Clubhouses are accredited by ICCD worldwide.
“It is our understanding that we are presently the only [...]
December 9, 2011 – 5:35 am
Many of you will remember the Recovery Band that played at our Recovery Celebration this past September in Traverse City, and last year in Houghton Lake. On December 9, they will be on a local Internet TV channel in Detroit called the Ralphe Armstrong Show! Mr. Armstrong is an internationally known jazz musician who decided [...]
November 4, 2011 – 11:05 am
About 200 people turned out for the open house reception for Northern Lakes’ 5th annual Art of Recovery show earlier this week. It was great fun mingling, talking about and looking at art, and meeting the artists. The 85+ piece show will continue all this month. We hope you have a chance to go to [...]
September 13, 2011 – 11:42 am
We’re just a week out from our 4th Annual Recovery Celebration – with the theme, “Staying Afloat” – on Tuesday, Sept 20 at the Hagerty Center (715 E Front St, Traverse City MI 49686). The theme looks forward to “Smooth Sailing,” and recognizes that “Wherever you are, you made it this far!” We will recognize [...]
August 11, 2011 – 11:51 am
We would like to recognize people at our 4th Annual Recovery Celebration, Staying Afloat, on September 20, 2011, for their efforts in supporting the recovery movement at Northern Lakes CMH and/or for assisting in a group’s or an individual’s personal recovery. If you would like to nominate someone to receive an award at this celebration, [...]
Inspire Others: Share Your Recovery Story
Each one of us has a story—stories of hope, fear, humor, struggle, and triumph—Stories of recovery. Put a new “face” on recovery when you share your personal journey towards wellness. Be a part of the 2011 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Facing Us Video Contest in a way that’s [...]
About 2000 people gathered at the Capitol Steps in Lansing on Wednesday, May 11 for the 7th Annual Walk A Mile In My Shoes Rally. Here are a few pictures from this year’s Rally. To see more pictures, check out our Shutterfly page and “View Album 2011-05-12.”
Excellent weather this year boosted the participation. Mary Beth [...]
Northern Lakes CMH is pleased to be participating in the 2011 Cadillac Art Walk. We have a display inside the Cadillac 5 Movie Theater! The display will be up during the whole month of May and features art created by people who attend our art groups with Tom McClellan. These free groups are open to [...]
April 13, 2011 – 10:23 am
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health (NLCMH) offered mini-grants to help transform the public mental health system to one based on recovery principles by strengthening consumer choice and enhancing personal recovery.
There were two broad priority areas to be addressed with the grants:
Community Membership, Inclusion and Participation – Projects may promote active involvement in the community; and/or [...]
Disability Network/Northern Michigan is conducting a community needs assessment for Northern Lower Michigan. They are trying to reach as many individuals as possible between now and the end of April to get a better understanding of the community issues that are important. Disability Network/Northern Michigan plans to share these results with any interested [...]
