Community Mental Health Handbook
Community Resources
Arc
Education, advocacy and support services for people with developmental
disabilities.
Websites : www.arcmi.org and
http://community.mlive.com/cc/arc-muskegon
Arc / Muskegon
1145 E. Wesley Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 777-2006
Arc/Advocacy and Resource Center
665 136th Ave. Suite #10
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8570
CMH: Quality Improvement through Consumer Involvement
People who use mental health services meet to improve the quality of services
available in the community.
Ottawa County Consumer Advisory Committee
Meets 2nd Monday of the month
1:00 - 3:00 PM
12265 James St.,
Holland, MI 49424
Call Customer Services (616) 494-5545 for information
Muskegon County Consumer Advisory Committee
Disability Connection
1871 Peck St.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 722-0088
Consumer Voice
Arc/ Muskegon recruits, trains and supports
consumer involvement in the
design and monitoring of CMH services.
1145 E. Wesley Ave.
Muskegon Mi 49442
(231) 777-2006
Center for Independent Living (CIL)
Advocacy, education, and referrals for individuals with disabilities.
Disability Connection
1871 Peck St
Muskegon MI 49441
(231) 722-0088
Website: www.dcilmi.org
Disability Network/ Lakeshore
426 Century Lane,
Holland MI 49423
(616) 396-5326
www.dnlakeshore.org
Consumer Support
Call Customer Services for the current list of available groups.
Department of Human Services (DHS)
Medicaid, food stamps, placement, protective services, and home help services for people
who meet eligibility criteria.
DHS Muskegon
2500 Baker St.,
Muskegon Hts. MI 49444
(231) 733-3700
To report suspected abuse/neglect: (231) 733-8281
DHS Holland
12185 James St., Ste 200,
Holland MI 49424
(616) 394-7200
To report suspected abuse/neglect: 1-800-762-8273
Great Lakes Business and Disability Technical Center
Information about the Americans with Disabilities Act and its application.
Website: http://www.adagreatlakes.org/
or call 1-800-949-4232
Holland Cornerstone Drop-In Center
704 Michigan Ave.
Holland, MI
(616) 355-2207
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Providing information to people with disabilities about Title I of the ADA and a range of
workplace accommodations.
Websites: www.jan.wvu.edu or
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/english/homeus.htm
1-800-526-7234
Lemonade Stand of Muskegon
A consumer-run organization to promote quality of life in Muskegon County.
1192 Jefferson St.,
Muskegon MI 49441
(231) 727-0670
Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC)
Consumer education, advocacy, and empowerment services.
Website: http://www.copower.org/
1-800-760-4600
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth /
Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)
Provides vocational training and employment support services for persons with
disabilities. Will assist with such things as hearing aids and transportation if job related.
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdcd/
316 Morris Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49440
231-722-2013
800-810-4349 (Toll Free)
231-773-2926 (TTY/Voice)
121 Clover Ave., Holland
(616) 395-8495
Michigan Protection and Advocacy Services (MPAS)
Provides information about disability rights and grievance procedures for persons with
disabilities.
Website: http://www.mpas.org
1-800-288-5923
Muskegon & Ottawa County Health Departments
Provides a wide range of services including immunizations, WIC, Children’s Special
Health Care Services, AIDS treatment and services, health education and more.
Ottawa County Health Department
12251 James St.,
Holland
(616) 396-5266
Muskegon County Health Department
209 E. Apple Ave.,
Muskegon
(231) 724-6311
Consumers of mental health services and their families and/or loved ones meet to provide support and share experiences and knowledge.
http://www.nami.org/
NAMI—Muskegon SHAIR
Meets 1st Tuesday of the month
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Central United Methodist Church
1011 2nd Street
Muskegon, MI 49440
Call (231) 720-3201 for information
People First
A grass roots organization run by and for persons with developmental disabilities to share,
support and plan community events.
In Holland:
Meets monthly
665 136th Ave. Ste 90,
Holland
(616) 738-8570
Schizophrenics Anonymous
A support group for individuals with schizophrenia. Provides education and advocacy.
Meets every Tuesday, 2:30 PM
CMH, 1111 Fulton, Grand Haven
Meets every Monday, 2:15
12265 James St., Holland
(616) 494-5545
Social Security Administration
SSI and SSDI benefits for individuals with disabilities.
2585 Barclay St., Muskegon
(231) 759-2525
657 Hastings Ave.,
Holland
(616) 392-4404 or 1-800 772-1213
TTY 1-800 325-0778
Society of Autistic Children
For persons with autism and their families.
Muskegon
Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month
7:00 p.m. MAISD
630 Harvey St., Muskegon
Call (231) 894-9552 for information
Autism Society of West Shore
P.O. Box 1054
Holland, MI 49422
Website: www.asws.org
Meets monthly, for more info contact (616) 395-4095
Westshore Dispute Resolution Center
Assists with mediation and dispute resolution between individuals, agencies, and
organizations to resolve problems or complaints.
8 W. Walton Ave., Muskegon
(231) 727-6001
665 136th St, Ste 100 Holland
(616) 399-1600 or 1-800-RESOLVE
West Michigan Veterans Service Center
Provides health and support services for United States veterans.
165 E. Apple Ave., Bldg. F, Muskegon
(231) 722-3499
Women’s Services
Provides crisis intervention services to women and children, including emergency and
runaway shelters, counseling, etc.
Every Woman’s Place, Inc.
1221 W. Laketon Ave.,
Muskegon
(231) 722-3134
Crisis Line: (231) 722-3333
Center for Women in Transition
411 Butternut, Holland
(616) 392-2829
Crisis Line: (616) 392-1970
Toll Free 1-800-848-5991
