Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) will hold its Annual Public Hearing on September 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at each of its offices and virtually. The in-person locations will be 105 Hall Street, Traverse City; 527 Cobb Street, Cadillac; 2715 South Townline Road, Houghton Lake; and 204 Meadows Drive, Grayling.

Held each year, the Public Hearing is an opportunity for community members to give input to help NLCMHA assess the needs and gaps of service in its local communities.

The format will include an introduction by Chief Executive Officer Lynda Zeller, and Board of Directors Chairperson, Greg McMorrow, followed by breakout sessions in each location. People attending virtually will be able to choose to join which of the four breakout sessions they prefer.

Community members may also provide input in writing if they are unable to attend by emailing input to Hilary Rappuhn at hilary.rappuhn@nlcmh.org or mailing to her attention at NLCMHA, 105 Hall St, Ste A, Traverse City, MI 49684.

The link to attend virtually is https://tinyurl.com/2aewfwdh and is also posted on the agency website at northernlakescmh.org, under Recent News.

NLCMHA serves adults with serious mental illness, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, children with serious emotional disturbance, and those with co-occurring substance use disorders (as defined by the Michigan Mental Health Code) in six counties: Crawford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon, and Wexford.

In addition, NLCMHA provides crisis intervention services for anyone in the community experiencing a mental health crisis, regardless of insurance.

More information may be found at northernlakescmh.org. To access services call 800-492-5742. For 24/7 crisis intervention call 833-295-0616.